Elderslie (Singleton) vs Lower Belford
The verdict
Elderslie (Singleton) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.62M in Lower Belford. Elderslie (Singleton) rates higher for education (42 vs 37). Elderslie (Singleton) is closer to the coast (53.9 km vs 55.2 km).
Scores
| Elderslie (Singleton) | Lower Belford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 23 |
| Transport | 16 | 13 |
| Education | 42 | 37 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elderslie (Singleton) | Lower Belford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 131 | 407 |
| Median age | 41 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,550 | $2,374 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.9% | 20.1% |
| Born in Australia | 90.1% | 90.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Growth: Elderslie (Singleton) Stable · Lower Belford High Growth
Property
| Elderslie (Singleton) | Lower Belford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.62M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $705 | $705 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 25 |
Median price history
Safety
| Elderslie (Singleton) | Lower Belford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 246 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 1,720 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elderslie (Singleton) | Lower Belford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 940 |
See the full school list on each profile: Elderslie (Singleton) · Lower Belford
Transport
| Elderslie (Singleton) | Lower Belford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 16 | 13 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.0 km | 6.3 km |
Liveability
| Elderslie (Singleton) | Lower Belford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 53.9 km | 55.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 144.2 km | 139.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.4 km | 12.2 km |
Population & growth
| Elderslie (Singleton) | Lower Belford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 131 | 407 |
| Estimated 2025 | 135 | 522 |
| Projected 2041 | 139 | 759 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 6.42% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Elderslie (Singleton) or Lower Belford?
Elderslie (Singleton) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.62M.
Which has better public transport, Elderslie (Singleton) or Lower Belford?
Elderslie (Singleton) has the higher transport score (Elderslie (Singleton) 16/100 vs Lower Belford 13/100).
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