Abercrombie vs Eglinton
The verdict
Eglinton is more affordable, with a median house price of $737K versus $800K in Abercrombie. Abercrombie rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). On the separate residential safety score, Eglinton rates higher (97 vs 80/100 in Abercrombie).
Scores
| Abercrombie | Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 24 |
| Transport | 35 | 0 |
| Education | 53 | 45 |
| Liveability | 60 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Abercrombie | Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,127 | 3,012 |
| Median age | 39 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,202 | $2,054 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.2% | 27.6% |
| Born in Australia | 89.6% | 89.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Abercrombie Moderate Growth · Eglinton Moderate Growth
Property
| Abercrombie | Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $800K | $737K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 4.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 24 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Abercrombie | Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 80 | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 89 | 66 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 66 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 532 | 365 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,880 | 2,556 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Abercrombie | Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 993 |
See the full school list on each profile: Abercrombie · Eglinton
Transport
| Abercrombie | Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.7 km | 7.4 km |
Liveability
| Abercrombie | Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 148.1 km | 148.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 162.0 km | 163.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Abercrombie | Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,127 | 3,012 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,176 | 3,143 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,317 | 3,520 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.07% | 1.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Abercrombie or Eglinton?
Eglinton has the higher residential safety score (Abercrombie 80/100 vs Eglinton 97/100).
Which is more affordable, Abercrombie or Eglinton?
Eglinton is more affordable, with a median house price of $737K versus $800K.
Which has better public transport, Abercrombie or Eglinton?
Abercrombie has the higher transport score (Abercrombie 35/100 vs Eglinton 0/100).
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