Local facts for Elizabeth jobs
52.9% of homes rented
At the 2021 Census, more than half the suburb's occupied homes were rented, against 27.6% across South Australia. Only 19.4% were owned outright.
A real mix of homes
68.7% were separate houses, 17.9% semis or townhouses and 11.4% flats or apartments.
Drainage to the roadside is yours
Playford's April 2025 stormwater guidelines make the owner responsible for maintaining drainage from the lot to the roadside, under sections 209 and 221 of the Local Government Act.
Colder nights up north
The Bureau's Edinburgh RAAF station averages 8.7 days a year at or below 2°C and 1.0 day at or below 0°C, over 54 years of records.
Adding or moving a stormwater outlet at the kerb
Apply to Council
Playford's form says residents must get approval before cutting the kerb for a stormwater outlet. Lodge it at least two weeks before you want the work done.
Mark the spot
Before Council inspects, paint a mark on the kerb at the centre of the planned outlet, measured from a side boundary.
Council cuts, you connect
Council cuts the kerb for the pipe. Everything inside your property is yours to arrange, usually through a plumber who does stormwater work.
It stays yours
Fixtures you install in the road reserve remain your property under section 209, so their upkeep stays with you too.
Building over a stormwater easement
Some Elizabeth blocks carry a Council stormwater easement, shown on the Certificate of Title. Playford's fact sheet says nothing may be built over maintenance pits or inspection points, and items like a shed, paving or a rainwater tank over the easement need approval. Anything built over a stormwater pipe must leave free access for maintenance.
So before a new tank or pergola goes in, check the title. A pipe under fresh concrete is much harder for anyone to reach later.
Frost and outside pipes
Adelaide's north gets far more frosty nights than the city centre, where the West Terrace station averages 0.3 days a year at 2°C or below. Exposed pipes, a tank pump line and outdoor taps take the brunt on the coldest mornings. Lagging them before winter is a small job worth doing. If one does burst, see burst pipes in Adelaide.
Where to go next
Renting? Report faults to your agent or landlord in writing before booking. For other jobs: blocked drains, hot water repairs and emergency plumbers. The city overview is at plumbers in Adelaide.
What we would do
Pull out the Certificate of Title before any outdoor project, then find the inspection points on your block. Knowing where Council's easement runs saves you building over a pipe you'll later need to reach. If a kerb outlet is involved, put Playford's application in early, because Council cuts the kerb, not your plumber. Then let us match you with a plumber who does that kind of drainage work.