Elizabeth, South Australia
Encyclopedia
Elizabeth is a northern suburb
of Adelaide
, South Australia
. It is located in the City of Playford
.
by the South Australian Housing Trust
on rural land between the older towns of Salisbury
and Smithfield
.
local government area and thus acts as a central business district
for the surrounding suburbs. It lies between the Gawler Central railway line and Main North Road
. DSTO
Edinburgh
is located to the west of Elizabeth.
counted 952 persons in Elizabeth on census night. Of these, 52.9% were male and 47.1% were female.
The majority of residents (66.2%) were Australian born, with 13.2% born in England
.
The age distribution of Elizabeth residents is similar to that of the greater Australian population. 67.5% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 22.5% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.
. Other regional and national newspapers such as The Advertiser and The Australian
are also available.. The Bunyip Newspaper also covers the Elizabeth area in its Playford Times section.
, an Australian rules football
team in the South Australian National Football League
(SANFL). It is currently the strongest team in South Australian football, having (in 2010) won nine of the last eleven SANFL Premierships. They play all of their home games at Elizabeth Oval
(currently named "Playford Alive Oval").
Elizabeth also has an association football club (soccer), the Playford City Patriots
, who play in the South Australian State League. However, their home stadium is Ramsay Park in Elizabeth West
.
sits in the middle of the suburb. Formerly known as Elizabeth Town Centre, the site that once displayed open air malls has been progressively expanded since the 1960s, with a major renovation and extension completed in 2004.
, connecting the suburb to Adelaide city centre
, and by the Philip Highway.
Suburbs and localities (Australia)
Suburbs and localities are the names of geographic subdivisions in Australia, mainly for address purposes. The name locality is used in rural areas, while the equivalent in urban areas are suburbs. Sometimes locality is used to refer to both localities and suburbs, and they are also called address...
of Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
, South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
. It is located in the City of Playford
City of Playford
The City of Playford is a Local Government Area of South Australia, located in Adelaide's northern suburbs. The name 'Playford' comes from the recognition of Sir Thomas Playford, who played a part in the development of the area, and was South Australia's premier from 1938-1965...
.
History
Elizabeth was established in 1955 as part of a planned satellite townCity of Elizabeth
The City of Elizabeth was a Local Government Area located in the northern suburbs of Adelaide from 1955 to 1997.-History:Prior to the 1950s, most of the area surrounding today's suburb of Elizabeth was farming estates...
by the South Australian Housing Trust
South Australian Housing Trust
The South Australian Housing Trust was a statutory authority established by the of the Government of South Australia responsible for providing low-cost rental housing to working people and their families.-History:...
on rural land between the older towns of Salisbury
Salisbury, South Australia
Salisbury is a northern suburb in Adelaide, South Australia. It is the seat of the City of Salisbury, and in the South Australian Legislative Assembly electoral district of Ramsay and the Australian House of Representatives divisions of Wakefield and Port Adelaide...
and Smithfield
Smithfield, South Australia
Smithfield is a suburb in the northern outskirts of Adelaide, South Australia. It is in the City of Playford.Gawler Plains Post Office opened on 12 July 1850 and was renamed Smithfield in 1855.-References:...
.
Geography
Elizabeth is the seat of the PlayfordCity of Playford
The City of Playford is a Local Government Area of South Australia, located in Adelaide's northern suburbs. The name 'Playford' comes from the recognition of Sir Thomas Playford, who played a part in the development of the area, and was South Australia's premier from 1938-1965...
local government area and thus acts as a central business district
Central business district
A central business district is the commercial and often geographic heart of a city. In North America this part of a city is commonly referred to as "downtown" or "city center"...
for the surrounding suburbs. It lies between the Gawler Central railway line and Main North Road
Main North Road
Main North Road is the major north-south arterial route north of the city of Adelaide, South Australia.From the Adelaide city centre, it passes through the Adelaide Parklands and the suburbs of Thorngate, Medindie, Medindie Gardens, Nailsworth, Prospect, Sefton Park, Blair Athol and Enfield before...
. DSTO
Defence Science and Technology Organisation
The Defence Science and Technology Organisation is a branch of the Australian Department of Defence which researches and develops technologies for use in the Australian defence industry....
Edinburgh
Edinburgh, South Australia
Edinburgh is a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is an industrial suburb dominated by RAAF Base Edinburgh and DSTO Edinburgh.It was split from the suburb of Salisbury in 1997 when the Department of Defence decided to rationalise the then "DSTO Salisbury" site and sell off about 70%...
is located to the west of Elizabeth.
Demographics
The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of StatisticsAustralian Bureau of Statistics
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is Australia's national statistical agency. It was created as the Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics on 8 December 1905, when the Census and Statistics Act 1905 was given Royal assent. It had its beginnings in section 51 of the Constitution of Australia...
counted 952 persons in Elizabeth on census night. Of these, 52.9% were male and 47.1% were female.
The majority of residents (66.2%) were Australian born, with 13.2% born in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
The age distribution of Elizabeth residents is similar to that of the greater Australian population. 67.5% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 22.5% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.
Community
The local newspaper is the News Review MessengerNews Review Messenger
News Review Messenger is a weekly suburban newspaper in Adelaide, South Australia, part of the Messenger Newspapers group. The News Review's area stretches from Pooraka in the south, through to Gawler in the north, and covers Adelaide's northern suburbs.The newspaper generally reports on events of...
. Other regional and national newspapers such as The Advertiser and The Australian
The Australian
The Australian is a broadsheet newspaper published in Australia from Monday to Saturday each week since 14 July 1964. The editor in chief is Chris Mitchell, the editor is Clive Mathieson and the 'editor-at-large' is Paul Kelly....
are also available.. The Bunyip Newspaper also covers the Elizabeth area in its Playford Times section.
Schools
Elizabeth Special School is located on Durrington Road. Fremont-Elizabeth City High School is on the Philip Highway. Kaurna Plains School is on Ridley Road.Sport
Elizabeth is the home of the Central District BulldogsCentral District Bulldogs
Central District Football Club is an Australian rules football club based in the city of Elizabeth about 25 km to the north of Adelaide, South Australia.-Origins and Background:...
, an Australian rules football
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
team in the South Australian National Football League
South Australian National Football League
The South Australian National Football League is an Australian rules football league based in the Australian state of South Australia. It is also the governing body for the sport of Australian rules football in South Australia....
(SANFL). It is currently the strongest team in South Australian football, having (in 2010) won nine of the last eleven SANFL Premierships. They play all of their home games at Elizabeth Oval
Elizabeth Oval
Elizabeth Oval, , is an Australian rules football stadium located in Elizabeth, a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia....
(currently named "Playford Alive Oval").
Elizabeth also has an association football club (soccer), the Playford City Patriots
Playford City Patriots
Playford City Soccer Club are a football club from Elizabeth, South Australia. Playford play in the FFSA South Australian Premier League...
, who play in the South Australian State League. However, their home stadium is Ramsay Park in Elizabeth West
Elizabeth West, South Australia
Elizabeth West is a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia in the City of Playford.-References:...
.
Shopping and dining
The Elizabeth Shopping CentreElizabeth Shopping Centre
The Elizabeth Shopping Centre is a large regional shopping centre located in the outer Adelaide suburb of Elizabeth, South Australia The centre is the third biggest in Adelaide, behind Westfield Tea Tree Plaza, and Westfield Marion....
sits in the middle of the suburb. Formerly known as Elizabeth Town Centre, the site that once displayed open air malls has been progressively expanded since the 1960s, with a major renovation and extension completed in 2004.
Parks
Dauntsey Reserve is located between Winterslow Road and Woodford Road. Ridley Reserve is located on the suburb's sourthern boundary. There are other parks and reserves in the suburb.Roads
Elizabeth is serviced by Main North RoadMain North Road
Main North Road is the major north-south arterial route north of the city of Adelaide, South Australia.From the Adelaide city centre, it passes through the Adelaide Parklands and the suburbs of Thorngate, Medindie, Medindie Gardens, Nailsworth, Prospect, Sefton Park, Blair Athol and Enfield before...
, connecting the suburb to Adelaide city centre
Adelaide city centre
The Adelaide city centre is the innermost locality of Greater Adelaide, known by locals simply as "The City" or "Town". The locality is split into two key geographical distinctions: the city "square mile", bordered by North, East, South and West Terraces; and that part of the Adelaide Parklands...
, and by the Philip Highway.