Average rent in Elizabeth, SA2026

Elizabeth is part of the Playford council area and sits 22km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 10,829 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $225/week, which is below the South Australia median of $283/week. About 56% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$225/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,829

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Adelaide
22 km
Households renting
56%
Separate houses
51%
Flats / apartments
4%
Born overseas
31%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Playford

Renting in Elizabeth

Elizabeth comes in below the South Australia median, with renters typically paying $225/week — about 20% under the state-wide $283/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 56% of households here rent, well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. Lower-than-median rent paired with a renter majority typically means a faster-moving rental market: more frequent turnover and more places coming up for rent at any given time. Housing breaks down as 51% separate houses and 4% flats. Population is 10,829, median age 36, and the most common occupation is Labourers. 31% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 22km from Adelaide. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Elizabeth?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Elizabeth, SA was $225. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Elizabeth rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Elizabeth came in at $225 — 20% below. Elizabeth sits 22km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 51% separate houses and 4% flats).
Which suburbs near Elizabeth have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Elizabeth's $225/week (ABS 2021) include Loxton, Wakefield - Barunga West, Ceduna. Naracoorte, Murray Bridge, Port Lincoln sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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