Craigmore vs Elizabeth Downs
The verdict
Elizabeth Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $619K versus $702K in Craigmore. Craigmore rates higher for education (30 vs 25). Elizabeth Downs rates higher for transport (74 vs 59). Elizabeth Downs is closer to the coast (15.1 km vs 16.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Craigmore rates higher (61 vs 5/100 in Elizabeth Downs).
Scores
| Craigmore | Elizabeth Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 54 |
| Transport | 59 | 74 |
| Education | 30 | 25 |
| Liveability | 57 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Craigmore | Elizabeth Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,943 | 5,160 |
| Median age | 37 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,513 | $970 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.4% | 10.2% |
| Born in Australia | 76.3% | 71.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Craigmore High Growth · Elizabeth Downs Moderate Growth
Property
| Craigmore | Elizabeth Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $702K | $619K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 19.1% | 11.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $490 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Craigmore | Elizabeth Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 274 | 1,085 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 247 | 736 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,076 | 13,236 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Craigmore | Elizabeth Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 910 |
See the full school list on each profile: Craigmore · Elizabeth Downs
Transport
| Craigmore | Elizabeth Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 94 | 93 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Craigmore | Elizabeth Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 24 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.4 km | 15.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.2 km | 26.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.7 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Craigmore | Elizabeth Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,943 | 5,160 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,519 | 5,339 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,180 | 5,750 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.29% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Craigmore or Elizabeth Downs?
Craigmore has the higher residential safety score (Craigmore 61/100 vs Elizabeth Downs 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Craigmore or Elizabeth Downs?
Elizabeth Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $619K versus $702K.
Which has better schools, Craigmore or Elizabeth Downs?
Craigmore has a higher average school ICSEA (Craigmore 953 vs Elizabeth Downs 910; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Craigmore or Elizabeth Downs?
Elizabeth Downs has the higher transport score (Craigmore 59/100 vs Elizabeth Downs 74/100).
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