Colyton vs Erskine Park
The verdict
Colyton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.23M in Erskine Park. Colyton rates higher for transport (64 vs 31). Erskine Park rates higher for education (43 vs 38). Erskine Park is closer to the coast (36.9 km vs 38.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Erskine Park rates higher (94 vs 64/100 in Colyton).
Scores
| Colyton | Erskine Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 49 |
| Transport | 64 | 31 |
| Education | 38 | 43 |
| Liveability | 92 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Colyton | Erskine Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,770 | 6,486 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,539 | $2,349 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.2% | 28.7% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 70.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.2 |
Growth: Colyton Stable · Erskine Park Stable
Property
| Colyton | Erskine Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.23M |
| Median unit price | $809K | $943K |
| House price YoY | 24.5% | 17.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Colyton | Erskine Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 137 | 46 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 125 | 216 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 559 | 293 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,200 | 3,207 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Colyton | Erskine Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 915 | 982 |
See the full school list on each profile: Colyton · Erskine Park
Transport
| Colyton | Erskine Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 50 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 130 | 127 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 5.3 km |
Liveability
| Colyton | Erskine Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 21 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 38.6 km | 36.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.2 km | 38.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Colyton | Erskine Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,770 | 6,486 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,325 | 6,416 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,384 | 6,672 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | -0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Colyton or Erskine Park?
Erskine Park has the higher residential safety score (Colyton 64/100 vs Erskine Park 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Colyton or Erskine Park?
Colyton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.23M.
Which has better schools, Colyton or Erskine Park?
Erskine Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Colyton 915 vs Erskine Park 982; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Colyton or Erskine Park?
Colyton has the higher transport score (Colyton 64/100 vs Erskine Park 31/100).
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