Eastgardens vs Eastlakes
The verdict
Eastlakes is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.19M versus $2.64M in Eastgardens. Eastgardens rates higher for education (83 vs 77). Eastlakes rates higher for liveability (100 vs 92). Eastlakes has a shorter estimated CBD commute (31 vs 37 min). On the separate residential safety score, Eastgardens rates higher (59 vs 50/100 in Eastlakes).
Scores
| Eastgardens | Eastlakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 86 |
| Transport | 75 | 79 |
| Education | 83 | 77 |
| Liveability | 92 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eastgardens | Eastlakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,086 | 6,347 |
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,232 | $1,300 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.3% | 46.6% |
| Born in Australia | 38.0% | 42.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Eastgardens Moderate Growth · Eastlakes Moderate Growth
Property
| Eastgardens | Eastlakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.64M | $2.19M |
| Median unit price | $1.08M | $774K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,470 | $1,150 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Eastgardens | Eastlakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 147 | 268 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 122 | 142 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 465 | 614 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,611 | 5,877 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eastgardens | Eastlakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,046 |
See the full school list on each profile: Eastgardens · Eastlakes
Transport
| Eastgardens | Eastlakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.3 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Eastgardens | Eastlakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.3 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.2 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 4.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Eastgardens | Eastlakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,086 | 6,347 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,593 | 6,273 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,676 | 7,225 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.97% | -0.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Eastgardens or Eastlakes?
Eastgardens has the higher residential safety score (Eastgardens 59/100 vs Eastlakes 50/100).
Which is more affordable, Eastgardens or Eastlakes?
Eastlakes is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.19M versus $2.64M.
Which has better public transport, Eastgardens or Eastlakes?
Eastlakes has the higher transport score (Eastgardens 75/100 vs Eastlakes 79/100).
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