Baxter vs Mount Eliza
The verdict
Baxter is more affordable, with a median house price of $714K versus $1.70M in Mount Eliza. Baxter rates higher for transport (90 vs 24). Mount Eliza rates higher for education (69 vs 47). Mount Eliza is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 6.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Baxter rates higher (96 vs 86/100 in Mount Eliza).
Scores
| Baxter | Mount Eliza | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 56 |
| Transport | 90 | 24 |
| Education | 47 | 69 |
| Liveability | 64 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Baxter | Mount Eliza | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,166 | 18,734 |
| Median age | 40 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,493 | $2,547 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.4% | 50.3% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 74.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Baxter Moderate Growth · Mount Eliza Moderate Growth
Property
| Baxter | Mount Eliza | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $714K | $1.70M |
| Median unit price | $611K | $735K |
| House price YoY | 11.9% | -25.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Baxter | Mount Eliza | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 185 | 395 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 323 | 165 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 139 | 123 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,126 | 2,311 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Baxter | Mount Eliza | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 1,111 |
See the full school list on each profile: Baxter · Mount Eliza
Transport
| Baxter | Mount Eliza | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 101 | 144 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 820 m | 6.0 km |
Liveability
| Baxter | Mount Eliza | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 26 |
| Parks | 5 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 67 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.7 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.3 km | 43.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.8 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Baxter | Mount Eliza | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,166 | 18,734 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,213 | 18,918 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,475 | 21,405 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.54% | 0.24% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Baxter or Mount Eliza?
Baxter has the higher residential safety score (Baxter 96/100 vs Mount Eliza 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Baxter or Mount Eliza?
Baxter is more affordable, with a median house price of $714K versus $1.70M.
Which has better schools, Baxter or Mount Eliza?
Mount Eliza has a higher average school ICSEA (Baxter 999 vs Mount Eliza 1111; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Baxter or Mount Eliza?
Baxter has the higher transport score (Baxter 90/100 vs Mount Eliza 24/100).
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