South Australian state election, 1953 Results Summary of votes by party

| Party | Votes | _ | Swing | Seats | Change_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Labor Party | 166106 | 50.84 | +2.75 | 15 | +3 |
| Liberal and Country League | 119106 | 36.45 | -4.05 | 20 | -3 |
| Independent | 36271 | 11.10 | +1.03 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | 5238 | 1.60 |  | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 326721 |  |  | 39 |  |
| Liberal and Country League | WIN | 47.00 | -4.30 | 20 | -3 |
| Australian Labor Party |  | 53.00 | +4.30 | 15 | +3 |