Elgin vs Stratham
The verdict
Stratham rates higher for transport (12 vs 0). Stratham is closer to the coast (2.8 km vs 10.2 km).
Scores
ElginStratham
| Elgin | Stratham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 29 |
| Transport | 0 | 12 |
| Education | 46 | 53 |
| Liveability | 25 | 25 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elgin | Stratham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 133 | 793 |
| Median age | 46 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,375 | $2,366 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.3% | 31.9% |
| Born in Australia | 86.5% | 80.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Elgin High Growth · Stratham Moderate Growth
Property
| Elgin | Stratham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Elgin | Stratham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,511 | 4,540 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,256 | 2,144 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,541 | 16,141 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elgin | Stratham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
Transport
| Elgin | Stratham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 12 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 21.7 km | 15.0 km |
Liveability
| Elgin | Stratham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 750 | 750 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.2 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 177.8 km | 170.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.1 km | 12.3 km |
Population & growth
| Elgin | Stratham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 133 | 793 |
| Estimated 2025 | 143 | 817 |
| Projected 2041 | 178 | 985 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.83% | 0.75% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Elgin or Stratham?
Stratham has the higher transport score (Elgin 0/100 vs Stratham 12/100).
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