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Elizabeth East is an established northern Adelaide suburb next to Elizabeth, centred on a network of mid-century streets. Housing is mainly single-storey brick and weatherboard homes with some post-war cottages and pockets of newer infill, which provides practical options for families, tradespeople and long-term residents. Local parks, sporting ovals and community facilities are nearby, daily shopping and services are in the Elizabeth centre, and public transport includes buses and Elizabeth railway station on the Gawler line, connecting the area with the wider northern suburbs and the city.

About 4,607 people live in Elizabeth East and the median age is 38. Families make up a large share of households, with one-parent families the single largest group at 35.7%, and homes are more often owner-occupied than rented (53.4% owner-occupied). A new neighbourhood multipurpose community centre has been recommended for the suburb, and the council is progressing a Midway Road corridor upgrade. Whether Elizabeth East suits you will come down to the type of housing and amenities you want close to hand.

On these figures, housing in Elizabeth East would take a large portion of what a typical local household earned as recorded at the most recent Census. A house rent of $500 a week is about 55.3% of the median weekly household income of $904, a large share of income, and the median house price of $640,000 is about 13.6 times a typical local annual household income, which sits well above local incomes. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

The clearest movement in Elizabeth East over the past 12 months is house values, which climbed 17.8%, a strong rise in what a house is worth. House rents edged up 0.4% over the same period, a marginal increase in rental income.

For someone weighing Elizabeth East as an investment, the figures show strong capital growth on the house side over the year while rental income from houses changed only slightly; whether that balance fits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.