Craigmore vs Elizabeth Park
The verdict
Elizabeth Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $634K versus $702K in Craigmore. Elizabeth Park rates higher for transport (74 vs 59). Elizabeth Park is closer to the coast (13.9 km vs 16.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Craigmore rates higher (61 vs 25/100 in Elizabeth Park).
Scores
| Craigmore | Elizabeth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 56 |
| Transport | 59 | 74 |
| Education | 30 | 31 |
| Liveability | 57 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Craigmore | Elizabeth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,943 | 4,428 |
| Median age | 37 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,513 | $1,003 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.4% | 15.1% |
| Born in Australia | 76.3% | 65.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Craigmore High Growth · Elizabeth Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Craigmore | Elizabeth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $702K | $634K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 19.1% | 12.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Craigmore | Elizabeth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 25 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 274 | 655 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 247 | 339 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,076 | 9,395 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Craigmore | Elizabeth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 907 |
See the full school list on each profile: Craigmore · Elizabeth Park
Transport
| Craigmore | Elizabeth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 94 | 88 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Craigmore | Elizabeth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.4 km | 13.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.2 km | 25.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.7 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Craigmore | Elizabeth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,943 | 4,428 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,519 | 4,518 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,180 | 4,955 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.29% | 0.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Craigmore or Elizabeth Park?
Craigmore has the higher residential safety score (Craigmore 61/100 vs Elizabeth Park 25/100).
Which is more affordable, Craigmore or Elizabeth Park?
Elizabeth Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $634K versus $702K.
Which has better schools, Craigmore or Elizabeth Park?
Craigmore has a higher average school ICSEA (Craigmore 953 vs Elizabeth Park 907; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Craigmore or Elizabeth Park?
Elizabeth Park has the higher transport score (Craigmore 59/100 vs Elizabeth Park 74/100).
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