Bexhill vs Eltham
The verdict
Bexhill is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.57M in Eltham. Eltham rates higher for education (64 vs 54). Eltham is closer to the coast (17.9 km vs 23.5 km).
Scores
BexhillEltham
| Bexhill | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 50 |
| Transport | 71 | 71 |
| Education | 54 | 64 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bexhill | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 528 | 332 |
| Median age | 44 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,704 | $1,978 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.7% | 46.3% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Bexhill Stable · Eltham Stable
Property
| Bexhill | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $925K | $1.57M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bexhill | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 189 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 189 | 301 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 189 | 301 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,462 | 2,410 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bexhill | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1,075 |
Transport
| Bexhill | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 71 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| 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) | 1.4 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Bexhill | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.5 km | 17.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 604.4 km | 605.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 12.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bexhill | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 528 | 332 |
| Estimated 2025 | 541 | 340 |
| Projected 2041 | 561 | 353 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.61% | 0.60% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bexhill or Eltham?
Bexhill is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.57M.
Which has better schools, Bexhill or Eltham?
Eltham has a higher average school ICSEA (Bexhill 995 vs Eltham 1075; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bexhill or Eltham?
Bexhill and Eltham have similar transport scores.
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