Dora Creek vs Eraring
The verdict
Dora Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $762K versus $1.86M in Eraring. Dora Creek rates higher for transport (85 vs 40). Eraring rates higher for education (48 vs 41). Eraring is closer to the coast (11.9 km vs 14.4 km).
Scores
Dora CreekEraring
| Dora Creek | Eraring | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 38 |
| Transport | 85 | 40 |
| Education | 41 | 48 |
| Liveability | 33 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dora Creek | Eraring | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,739 | 221 |
| Median age | 51 | 60 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,401 | $1,981 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.8% | 32.4% |
| Born in Australia | 83.6% | 81.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Dora Creek High Growth · Eraring High Growth
Property
| Dora Creek | Eraring | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $762K | $1.86M |
| Median unit price | $758K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -47.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 5.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Dora Creek | Eraring | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 30 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 633 | 452 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 173 | 905 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 748 | 452 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,236 | 6,335 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dora Creek | Eraring | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Dora Creek · Eraring
Transport
| Dora Creek | Eraring | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 40 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 900 m | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Dora Creek | Eraring | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.4 km | 11.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 92.7 km | 94.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.1 km | 11.9 km |
Population & growth
| Dora Creek | Eraring | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,739 | 221 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,025 | 257 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,673 | 340 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.88% | 3.84% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Dora Creek or Eraring?
Dora Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $762K versus $1.86M.
Which has better public transport, Dora Creek or Eraring?
Dora Creek has the higher transport score (Dora Creek 85/100 vs Eraring 40/100).
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