Elizabeth Vale
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Elizabeth Vale, SA 5112.
About Elizabeth Vale
Welcome to Elizabeth Vale
Elizabeth Vale sits in Adelaide's northern suburbs, part of the broader Elizabeth and Salisbury district around 25 kilometres north of the CBD. It's a compact, established residential pocket bordered by Elizabeth Grove, Salisbury Park, Salisbury Heights and Vale, with the kind of quiet, workaday streets that appeal to buyers wanting solid housing without inner-city prices.
With a population of 4,331 and a median age of 36, Elizabeth Vale skews towards young and middle-aged households, including plenty of families and first-home buyers. It's a suburb that suits people looking for practical, low-maintenance living with easy access to Adelaide's northern employment and shopping hubs.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Elizabeth Vale is dominated by standalone houses, which make up 88% of current listings, with land parcels and a small share of apartments and units rounding out the mix at 6% each. Most homes are modest post-war and later-era brick veneers on generous suburban blocks, typical of Adelaide's northern development era, offering scope for renovation or future extension.
Buyers will find a straightforward, family-oriented streetscape rather than architectural variety, with single-storey homes on regular-shaped lots the norm. The prevalence of houses over units makes it a solid option for those wanting a backyard and off-street parking without competing in more expensive inner-ring markets.
The property market
Elizabeth Vale's median house price currently sits at $695,000, following strong recent growth of 15.8%, a sign of the broader momentum seen across Adelaide's northern suburbs as buyers look beyond the city for value. For renters, the median weekly rent is $520, reflecting solid ongoing demand from tenants drawn to the suburb's affordability relative to areas closer to town.
With houses making up the vast majority of stock, the market here is largely driven by owner-occupiers and investors chasing established homes on full-sized blocks. The suburb's growth trajectory and comparatively accessible entry price point continue to make it attractive to first-home buyers and those upgrading from units elsewhere in Adelaide.
Getting around
Elizabeth Vale benefits from its position within the well-connected northern suburbs road network, with easy access to Main North Road and the Northern Expressway, both useful for commuters heading into the CBD or further afield. Public transport users can rely on local bus routes linking through to Elizabeth and Salisbury, two of the region's larger transport and activity hubs, each with train stations on the Gawler line providing a direct rail connection to Adelaide's city centre.
The suburb's central position among Elizabeth Grove, Salisbury Park, Salisbury Heights and Vale means most day-to-day trips, whether for work, shopping or schooling, are short drives rather than lengthy commutes.
Schools & families
Elizabeth Vale Primary School serves as the local option for younger children, giving families a school within the suburb itself rather than requiring a commute elsewhere for primary education. Secondary options are available in nearby suburbs, consistent with the broader Elizabeth and Salisbury area's network of public schools.
With a median age of 36 and a strong share of family-friendly housing, the suburb has a steady base of households with children, and its residential streets and nearby amenities in Elizabeth Grove and Salisbury Park support that family orientation.
Shopping
While Elizabeth Vale itself is primarily residential, it sits close to the major retail precinct of Elizabeth, including Elizabeth City Centre, one of Adelaide's larger regional shopping destinations with a full range of supermarkets, department stores and speciality retailers. Salisbury's town centre is also within easy reach, offering an alternative shopping and dining strip for residents.
This proximity to two established retail hubs means Elizabeth Vale residents get the benefit of a quiet home base while still having substantial shopping and services just a short drive away.
Market snapshot
Elizabeth Vale property market
Median sale price
$695k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$520
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$517k
Median
$695k
Premium
$963k
Days on market
54
Auction clearance
39%
Sold this year
48
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +18.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Elizabeth Vale by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Elizabeth Vale, SA 5112.
Population
4,331
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$851
median, per week
Median rent
$233
per week
Median mortgage
$1,083
per month
Mortgage / income
29%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Elizabeth Vale
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Elizabeth Vale
$730k
19a Siddall Road
Sold ~July 2026
$775k
32 Chaddenwick Road
Sold ~June 2026
$625k
10 Broughton Road
Sold ~June 2026
$730k
25 Collingbourne Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$750k
7 Chicklade Street
Sold ~June 2026
$775k
15 Upton Street
Sold ~June 2026
$750k
7 Upton Street
Sold ~June 2026
$625k
36 Rollison Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Elizabeth Vale suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Elizabeth Vale?
The median house price in Elizabeth Vale, SA is $695k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 15.8%.
How much is rent in Elizabeth Vale?
The median weekly rent in Elizabeth Vale is around $520 per week.
Is Elizabeth Vale a good place to live?
Elizabeth Vale is a suburb in the northern extent of Adelaide, South Australia. Elizabeth Vale is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 4,331 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Elizabeth Vale?
Elizabeth Vale has a population of 4,331 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
What schools are in Elizabeth Vale?
There is 1 school in or near Elizabeth Vale, including Elizabeth Vale Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Elizabeth Vale?
Properties in Elizabeth Vale take around 54 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 39%.
How much do you need to buy in Elizabeth Vale?
Entry-level properties in Elizabeth Vale start around $517k, while premium homes reach $963k.
What suburbs are near Elizabeth Vale?
Suburbs near Elizabeth Vale include Vale, Salisbury Park, Elizabeth Grove, Grove and Salisbury Heights.
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