Elanora Heights vs Ingleside
The verdict
Elanora Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.59M versus $5.11M in Ingleside. Elanora Heights rates higher for liveability (80 vs 66). Elanora Heights is closer to the coast (2.9 km vs 4.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Elanora Heights rates higher (100 vs 58/100 in Ingleside).
Scores
| Elanora Heights | Ingleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 54 |
| Transport | 34 | 28 |
| Education | 80 | 71 |
| Liveability | 80 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elanora Heights | Ingleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,581 | 1,030 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,052 | $2,776 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.9% | 36.6% |
| Born in Australia | 77.3% | 72.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.2 |
Growth: Elanora Heights Stable · Ingleside Stable
Property
| Elanora Heights | Ingleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.59M | $5.11M |
| Median unit price | $1.65M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 37.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| Elanora Heights | Ingleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 65 | 194 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 22 | 291 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 109 | 388 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,266 | 3,204 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elanora Heights | Ingleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,093 | 1,054 |
See the full school list on each profile: Elanora Heights · Ingleside
Transport
| Elanora Heights | Ingleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 74 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.6 km | 11.9 km |
Liveability
| Elanora Heights | Ingleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 2 |
| Parks | 13 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 44 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 4.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.2 km | 20.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 4.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.8 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Elanora Heights | Ingleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,581 | 1,030 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,648 | 975 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,672 | 1,034 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.36% | -1.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Elanora Heights or Ingleside?
Elanora Heights has the higher residential safety score (Elanora Heights 100/100 vs Ingleside 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Elanora Heights or Ingleside?
Elanora Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.59M versus $5.11M.
Which has better schools, Elanora Heights or Ingleside?
Elanora Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Elanora Heights 1093 vs Ingleside 1054; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Elanora Heights or Ingleside?
Elanora Heights has the higher transport score (Elanora Heights 34/100 vs Ingleside 28/100).
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