Elermore Vale vs Jesmond
The verdict
Jesmond is more affordable, with a median house price of $853K versus $1.00M in Elermore Vale. Jesmond is closer to the coast (7.8 km vs 8.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Elermore Vale rates higher (51 vs 5/100 in Jesmond).
Scores
| Elermore Vale | Jesmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 71 |
| Transport | 64 | 63 |
| Education | 58 | 59 |
| Liveability | 87 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elermore Vale | Jesmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,057 | 3,210 |
| Median age | 42 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,567 | $1,180 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.4% | 37.5% |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 51.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Elermore Vale Moderate Growth · Jesmond Moderate Growth
Property
| Elermore Vale | Jesmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.00M | $853K |
| Median unit price | $705K | $653K |
| House price YoY | -6.5% | 11.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $610 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Elermore Vale | Jesmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 347 | 1,153 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 149 | 872 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 512 | 1,651 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,425 | 22,025 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elermore Vale | Jesmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: Elermore Vale · Jesmond
Transport
| Elermore Vale | Jesmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 77 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Elermore Vale | Jesmond | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 11 |
| Parks | 9 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.9 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 114.3 km | 117.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.9 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Elermore Vale | Jesmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,057 | 3,210 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,321 | 3,624 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,856 | 4,049 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.07% | 3.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Elermore Vale or Jesmond?
Elermore Vale has the higher residential safety score (Elermore Vale 51/100 vs Jesmond 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Elermore Vale or Jesmond?
Jesmond is more affordable, with a median house price of $853K versus $1.00M.
Which has better schools, Elermore Vale or Jesmond?
Elermore Vale has a higher average school ICSEA (Elermore Vale 1009 vs Jesmond 953; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Elermore Vale or Jesmond?
Elermore Vale has the higher transport score (Elermore Vale 64/100 vs Jesmond 63/100).
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