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Elizabeth Downs vs Elizabeth North

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. Elizabeth Downs scores higher on 6 of 9 measures.

Elizabeth DownsElizabeth North
Active7277
Safety137
Wealth31
Parks4857
Cafés2828
Transit5636
Green space7630
Active & healthy6143
Schools nearby (OSM)8378
Median rent$250/wk $240/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$670,500$671,000
House sales this quarter3020
Population5,1603,588
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Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Elizabeth Downs safer than Elizabeth North?

Elizabeth Downs scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Elizabeth Downs or Elizabeth North?

Elizabeth Downs has the lower median house price of the two ($670,500 vs $671,000).

Should I live in Elizabeth Downs or Elizabeth North?

Elizabeth Downs scores higher on 6 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Elizabeth Downs or Elizabeth North.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →