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
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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
Climate
| Population | 5,160 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.6998°, 138.6913° |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | South Australia |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.3 inches (464 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6998°S, 138.6913°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | KANGAROO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 71 km |
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").
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 | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Plains Library - Two Wells | 0.0 | |||||
| Barr Smith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Campbelltown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City of Tea Tree Gully Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Civic Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastick | 0.0 | |||||
| Enfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Enfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gawler Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenacres Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gumeracha Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hindmarsh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hutt Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hutt Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ingle Farm Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeffrey Smart Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Kensignton and Norwood Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kensignton and Norwood Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Len Beadell (Salisbury) Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyndoch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mawson Lakes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ngutungka West Lakes (Community Hub and Library) | 0.0 | |||||
| North Adelaide Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paradise Primary School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parks Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parks Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Playford Civic Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Playford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Adelaide Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Adelaide-Enfield Council Library, Semaphore Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Prospect Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Schrader Libraray | 0.0 | |||||
| Schrader Libraray | 0.0 | |||||
| State Library of South Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Walkerville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walkerville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Torrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodville Library and Civic Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodville Library and Civic Centre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Elizabeth Downs
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Breweries in Elizabeth Downs
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Boys | ||||
| Crafty Robot Brewing | ||||
| Crafty Robot Brewing | ||||
| Lobethal Bierhaus | ||||
| Ministry of Beer | ||||
| Pirate Life | ||||
| Yellow Matter | ||||
| Yellow Matter |
Stadiums & Teams in Elizabeth Downs
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Elizabeth Downs
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide International Airport | ADL | Large 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.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Primary Health Care Services |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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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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