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Abernethy vs Elrington

The verdict

Abernethy is more affordable, with a median house price of $698K versus $1.95M in Elrington. Abernethy rates higher for transport (23 vs 15). Elrington rates higher for education (31 vs 25).

Scores

AbernethyElrington
AbernethyElrington
Overall2322
Transport2315
Education2531
Liveability2222

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

AbernethyElrington
Population317155
Median age3751
Median household income (wk)$2,069$1,843
Bachelor degree or higher15.1%22.0%
Born in Australia89.0%85.8%
Avg household size32.8

Growth: Abernethy High Growth · Elrington High Growth

Property

AbernethyElrington
Median house price$698K$1.95M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$575$575
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)30Data not available

Median price history

Safety

AbernethyElrington
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k631645
Domestic assault /100k6310
Total incidents /100k (all)4,7323,226

Total incidents over time

Schools

AbernethyElrington
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Abernethy · Elrington

Transport

AbernethyElrington
Transport score2315
Train stations00
Bus stops93
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)19.1 km16.3 km

Liveability

AbernethyElrington
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks10
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)30.8 km30.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)111.1 km114.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)8.4 km5.5 km

Population & growth

AbernethyElrington
Population (2021)317155
Estimated 2025345169
Projected 2041428209
Annual growth rate2.14%2.19%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Abernethy or Elrington?

Abernethy is more affordable, with a median house price of $698K versus $1.95M.

Which has better public transport, Abernethy or Elrington?

Abernethy has the higher transport score (Abernethy 23/100 vs Elrington 15/100).

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Data sources

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