Elizabeth Downs vs Elizabeth North
The verdict
Elizabeth North is more affordable, with a median house price of $610K versus $619K in Elizabeth Downs. Elizabeth North rates higher for transport (86 vs 74). Elizabeth North is closer to the coast (13.6 km vs 15.1 km).
Scores
| Elizabeth Downs | Elizabeth North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 60 |
| Transport | 74 | 86 |
| Education | 25 | 26 |
| Liveability | 58 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elizabeth Downs | Elizabeth North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,160 | 3,588 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $970 | $864 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 10.2% | 10.5% |
| Born in Australia | 71.0% | 69.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Elizabeth Downs Moderate Growth · Elizabeth North Moderate Growth
Property
| Elizabeth Downs | Elizabeth North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $619K | $610K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.6% | 22.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $490 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Elizabeth Downs | Elizabeth North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,085 | 1,310 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 736 | 585 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,236 | 14,353 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elizabeth Downs | Elizabeth North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 915 | 907 |
See the full school list on each profile: Elizabeth Downs · Elizabeth North
Transport
| Elizabeth Downs | Elizabeth North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 77 | 61 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 610 m |
Liveability
| Elizabeth Downs | Elizabeth North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.1 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.9 km | 26.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Elizabeth Downs | Elizabeth North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,160 | 3,588 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,339 | 3,713 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,750 | 3,998 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.86% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Elizabeth Downs or Elizabeth North?
Elizabeth Downs and Elizabeth North have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Elizabeth Downs or Elizabeth North?
Elizabeth North is more affordable, with a median house price of $610K versus $619K.
Which has better schools, Elizabeth Downs or Elizabeth North?
Elizabeth Downs has a higher average school ICSEA (Elizabeth Downs 915 vs Elizabeth North 907; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Elizabeth Downs or Elizabeth North?
Elizabeth North has the higher transport score (Elizabeth Downs 74/100 vs Elizabeth North 86/100).
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