Elizabeth Downs, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Elizabeth Downs is a small city in South Australia, Australia with a population of 5,160. Elevation: 233 ft (71 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,160 Population 6/sq mi density
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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About Elizabeth Downs

Elizabeth Downs is a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia in the City of Playford. It is east of Main North Road, bounded by Main North Road, Uley Road, Adams Road, Yorktown Road and Garlick Road. The suburb contains two government primary schools and a local shopping centre. Craigmore High School is just outside the northern boundary, and a larger shopping centre on the other side of Main North Road. It also has a tavern with bars, bistro and bottle shop.

People

Population5,160
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain18.3 in/yr
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Population5,160
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Coordinates-34.6998°, 138.6913°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation18.3 inches (464 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Elizabeth Downs

Elizabeth Downs is a small city in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 5,160. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet (71 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Elizabeth Downs

Elizabeth Downs has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 419 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 16.9° / 30.8° 21.7
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 16.7° / 30.2° 22.1
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 14.4° / 27.2° 16.2
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 11.9° / 23.3° 31.9
May 14.2°C / 58°F 9.2° / 19.2° 40.0
Jun 11.5°C / 53°F 6.9° / 16.1° 57.3
Jul 10.8°C / 51°F 6.2° / 15.5° 48.2
Aug 11.4°C / 53°F 6.4° / 16.5° 49.9
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 8.2° / 19.3° 46.0
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 10.3° / 22.9° 34.4
Nov 19.6°C / 67°F 13° / 26.1° 25.1
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 15° / 28.3° 26.2
Elizabeth Downs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates34.6998°S, 138.6913°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 116 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 131 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 111 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 66 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 45 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 61 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 87 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 52 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 116 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 141 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 56 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 37 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 138 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 56 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 75 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 113 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 114 km
Aug 2, 2004 29 km N of Clare, Australia M2.7 127 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 99 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 KANGAROO ISLAND Earthquake - - 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Warmest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.2 in

Elizabeth Downs has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 51°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Elizabeth Downs

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Out of School Hours Care - - - -
Elizabeth Downs Primary School - - - -
Blakeview Primary - - - -
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Radio Stations near Elizabeth Downs

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Adelaide 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
ABC Radio Adelaide news, talkback AAC 94 kbps
Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM adelaide, blues MP3 128 kbps
ABC Triple J (SA) abc, alternative AAC+ 56 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
5MBS - MP3 128 kbps
ABC Classic FM (SA) classical, news AAC 238 kbps
Radio Italiana 531 - MP3 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) adelaide, blues AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) 80's, rock AAC 130 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
WOW FM 100.5 - AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
5EBI 103.1 FM mix AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Elizabeth Downs

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adelaide Tramway Museum
Arcade Museum
Australian Heritage Services
Ayers House - National Trust
Beaumont House - National Trust
Bowdens Cottage
Charles Sturt Museum
Classic Jet Fighter Museum
Gawler Old Telegraph Museum-National Trust
Gumeracha & District History Centre Inc.
Lobethal Archives & Historical Museum
Migration Museum South Australia
MOD.
Museum of Economic Botany
National Military Vehicle Museum
National Rail Museum
Old Highercombe Hotel And Folk Museum National Trust
R. M. Williams Outback Heritage Museum
RA&HS Museum & Archives
Roseworthy Agricultural Museum
Salisbury Water Wheel Museum
Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum
South Australian Aviation Museum
South Australian Maritime Museum
South Australian Museum
Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Vickers Vimy Exhibition

Libraries in Elizabeth Downs

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adelaide Plains Library - Two Wells0.0
Barr Smith Library0.0
Burnside Library0.0
Burnside Library0.0
Campbelltown Library0.0
City Library0.0
City Library0.0
City of Tea Tree Gully Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
Eastick0.0
Enfield Library0.0
Enfield Library0.0
Gawler Public Library0.0
Greenacres Library0.0
Gumeracha Library0.0
Hindmarsh Library0.0
Hutt Street Library0.0
Hutt Street Library0.0
Ingle Farm Library0.0
Jeffrey Smart Building0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Len Beadell (Salisbury) Library0.0
Lyndoch Library0.0
Mawson Lakes Library0.0
Ngutungka West Lakes (Community Hub and Library)0.0
North Adelaide Library0.0
Paradise Primary School Library0.0
Parks Library0.0
Parks Library0.0
Playford Civic Centre Library0.0
Playford Library0.0
Port Adelaide Library0.0
Port Adelaide-Enfield Council Library, Semaphore Branch0.0
Prospect Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Schrader Libraray0.0
Schrader Libraray0.0
State Library of South Australia0.0
Walkerville Library0.0
Walkerville Library0.0
West Torrens Library0.0
Woodville Library and Civic Centre0.0
Woodville Library and Civic Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Elizabeth Downs

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Adelaide Central Markets
Adelaide Farmers’ Market
Adelaide Farmers’ Market
Brickworks Market
Farm Fresh Market Parafield Airport
The People’s Market

Gas Stations in Elizabeth Downs

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Mobil

Breweries in Elizabeth Downs

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brew Boys
Crafty Robot Brewing
Crafty Robot Brewing
Lobethal Bierhaus
Ministry of Beer
Pirate Life
Yellow Matter
Yellow Matter

Stadiums & Teams in Elizabeth Downs

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Airports Near Elizabeth Downs

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base Edinburgh-Medium Airport
Adelaide Parafield Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga private airstrip-Small Airport
Balaklava Airport-Small Airport
Calvin Grove Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Gardens Airstrip-Small Airport
Claremont Airbase-Small Airport
Gawler Airport-Small Airport
Hoyleton Airbase-Small Airport
Huntfield Airfield-Small Airport
Kapunda Airport-Small Airport
Lower Light Airport-Small Airport
Lyndoch Airport-Small Airport
Murray Bridge Airport-Small Airport
Rollo's Aerodrome-Small Airport
Rowland Flat Airstrip-Small Airport
Sedan Airfield-Small Airport
Steinfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Stonefield Gliding-Small Airport
Strathalbyn Airport-Small Airport
Truro Flat Airpark-Small Airport
Woodside Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Elizabeth Downs

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Salisbury Primary Health Care Services

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Elizabeth Downs?

Elizabeth Downs has a population of 5,160 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Elizabeth Downs?

Elizabeth Downs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches.

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