Elizabeth, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elizabeth Adelaide, South Australia
Clock tower at Elizabeth City Shopping Centre with the Windsor building to the left of the picture.
Elizabeth Location in South Australia
Population	40,343
Established	1955
Postcode(s)	5112
Location	24 km (15 mi) N of Adelaide city centre
LGA(s)	City of Playford
State electorate(s)	Elizabeth
Federal Division(s)	Spence
Suburbs around Elizabeth: Edinburgh North Elizabeth North Elizabeth Park Edinburgh Elizabeth Elizabeth East Elizabeth South Elizabeth Grove Elizabeth East

Elizabeth is a suburb located north of Adelaide, South Australia. It is about 24 kilometers (15 miles) from the center of Adelaide. Elizabeth is part of the City of Playford area. In 2021, about 40,343 people lived there.

Elizabeth was started in 1955. It used to be the main town for the old City of Elizabeth. This old city included Elizabeth and its nearby suburbs. Even though the City of Elizabeth no longer exists, people still use the name "Elizabeth" to talk about this special community.

History of Elizabeth

Before the 1950s, the land where Elizabeth now stands was mostly farms. After World War II, South Australia wanted to grow its industries. So, a new city was planned north of Adelaide. This city would be between Salisbury and Smithfield.

The South Australian Housing Trust bought a large piece of land. They started building homes there. The town of Elizabeth was officially created on November 16, 1955. It was named after Queen Elizabeth II. Sir Thomas Playford, who was the leader of South Australia at the time, opened the town.

In 1964, Elizabeth became its own local government area. It was called the City of Elizabeth. Later, in 1997, the City of Elizabeth joined with the larger City of Playford.

Elizabeth's Location and Features

Elizabeth is the main center for the City of Playford. This means it acts like a downtown area for the suburbs around it. It is mostly located between the Gawler railway line and the hills. DST Edinburgh is an important defense area west of Elizabeth.

People Living in Elizabeth

The 2021 Australian census counted 40,343 people in Elizabeth. Slightly more than half of the residents were female.

Most people (about 70.8%) living in Elizabeth were born in Australia. The next largest group (7.2%) was born in England. The average age of people in Elizabeth was 35 years old. About 22.1% of the population were children aged 0–14 years.

After English, the most common language spoken at home was Hazaraghi. Many people also have family from Afghanistan.

Things to Do and See in Elizabeth

The City of Playford civic centre in Elizabeth, where the council meets.

The City of Playford civic centre is in Elizabeth. It has the council offices and the Elizabeth branch of the Playford Library. It also has the Shedley Theatre, where shows and events take place.

Next to the civic centre is the Elizabeth Shopping Centre. This is a big shopping mall in the heart of the suburb. It has grown a lot since the 1960s. Today, it is a large indoor shopping center. It was updated and made bigger in 2004.

In 2007, a place called Northern Sound System opened. It offers programs and workshops for young people. You can learn about DJing, hip hop music, and even gaming. It also has recording studios and a place for live music.

Parks and Green Spaces=

Dauntsey Reserve is a park located between Winterslow Road and Woodford Road. Ridley Reserve is another park on the southern edge of the suburb. There are many other parks and green areas in Elizabeth for people to enjoy.

Schools in Elizabeth

Playford International College is a high school located on Philip Highway. It used to be called Fremont-Elizabeth City High School. Kaurna Plains School is another school in the area, located on Ridley Road.

Sports in Elizabeth

Elizabeth is home to the Central District Bulldogs. This is a famous Australian rules football team. They play in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). The Bulldogs won nine championships between 2000 and 2010. They play their home games at Elizabeth Oval.

Getting Around Elizabeth

Main Roads

Elizabeth is connected to the Adelaide city centre by Main North Road. Another important road is Philip Highway.

Public Transport

Public transport in Elizabeth is managed by Adelaide Metro. This includes buses and the Gawler railway line. The train line runs next to the suburb. Elizabeth station is a major hub for both trains and buses in the area.

See also

In Spanish: Elizabeth (Australia Meridional) para niños