Diamond Creek vs Eltham
The verdict
Diamond Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $997K versus $1.21M in Eltham. Eltham rates higher for education (82 vs 69). Eltham is closer to the coast (23.0 km vs 26.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Eltham rates higher (100 vs 95/100 in Diamond Creek).
Scores
| Diamond Creek | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 86 |
| Transport | 94 | 92 |
| Education | 69 | 82 |
| Liveability | 74 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Diamond Creek | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,503 | 18,847 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,508 | $2,391 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.5% | 53.9% |
| Born in Australia | 83.2% | 79.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Diamond Creek Stable · Eltham Stable
Property
| Diamond Creek | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $997K | $1.21M |
| Median unit price | $761K | $768K |
| House price YoY | 3.7% | -2.2% |
| 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
| Diamond Creek | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 312 | 196 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 104 | 133 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 152 | 170 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,711 | 3,258 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Diamond Creek | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 5 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,061 | 1,118 |
See the full school list on each profile: Diamond Creek · Eltham
Transport
| Diamond Creek | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 620 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Diamond Creek | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 30 |
| Parks | 47 | 68 |
| Playgrounds | 30 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | 314 | 13 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 12 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.9 km | 23.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.5 km | 20.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.7 km | 9.9 km |
Population & growth
| Diamond Creek | Eltham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,503 | 18,847 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,779 | 18,817 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,619 | 20,529 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.55% | -0.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Diamond Creek or Eltham?
Eltham has the higher residential safety score (Diamond Creek 95/100 vs Eltham 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Diamond Creek or Eltham?
Diamond Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $997K versus $1.21M.
Which has better schools, Diamond Creek or Eltham?
Eltham has a higher average school ICSEA (Diamond Creek 1061 vs Eltham 1118; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Diamond Creek or Eltham?
Diamond Creek has the higher transport score (Diamond Creek 94/100 vs Eltham 92/100).
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