Elizabeth, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Elizabeth, in the City Of Playford local government area.
| Locality | Elizabeth |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Playford |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.71877 |
| Longitude | 138.66843 |
| Population | 993 |
| Density | 517.2 /km² |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Elevation | 74 m |
| Postcode | 5112 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 24 km north-northeast |
Elizabeth is a locality in the City Of Playford local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 993. The locality covers an area of 1.9 km², giving a population density of about 517.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 74 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km north-northeast of Adelaide. Elizabeth is located at 34.7188°S, 138.6684°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5112.
Elizabeth spreads across the flatter plains north of Adelaide, a landscape shaped by the gentle ebb and flow of ancient river systems, now largely tamed and channeled, but still hinting at their former wildness in the occasional stands of river red gums. It lies 15.1 km south-south-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 207°T), and is situated 8.9 km north-east of Parafield Gardens. The air here often carries a dry warmth, especially in the summer months, and the sky can be a vast, pale blue canvas, occasionally brushed with wisps of cloud that drift lazily towards the distant hills. Residential streets, bordered by manicured lawns and hardy native shrubs, give way to broader avenues, and the overall impression is one of open space and a comfortable, unhurried expansion. The light, particularly as the day draws to a close, can cast a soft, golden hue over the rooftops, lending a quiet dignity to the suburban sprawl.
Elizabeth's story is one of post-war aspiration and industrial growth, a planned community designed to house and employ workers for the burgeoning manufacturing sector that once defined its character. While the heavy industries have largely receded, their legacy can still be felt in the robust infrastructure and the enduring spirit of the place. The Gawler River, a ribbon of green that meanders through the district, once served as a vital artery for early settlers, and its banks still offer a quiet refuge for native birds and the occasional contemplative traveller. Today, Elizabeth thrives on a more diverse economic base, with a strong presence in retail, services, and logistics, a testament to its adaptability and its continued role as a significant hub within the wider metropolitan area.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Elizabeth, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Elizabeth, in the City Of Playford local government area.
Detailed location data for Elizabeth includes the postcode (5112), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Playford), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Elizabeth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |