Elizabeth Downs vs Elizabeth Park
The verdict
Elizabeth Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $619K versus $634K in Elizabeth Park. Elizabeth Park rates higher for education (31 vs 25). Elizabeth Park is closer to the coast (13.9 km vs 15.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Elizabeth Park rates higher (25 vs 5/100 in Elizabeth Downs).
Scores
| Elizabeth Downs | Elizabeth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 56 |
| Transport | 74 | 74 |
| Education | 25 | 31 |
| Liveability | 58 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elizabeth Downs | Elizabeth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,160 | 4,428 |
| Median age | 34 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $970 | $1,003 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 10.2% | 15.1% |
| Born in Australia | 71.0% | 65.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Elizabeth Downs Moderate Growth · Elizabeth Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Elizabeth Downs | Elizabeth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $619K | $634K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 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 Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 25 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,085 | 655 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 736 | 339 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,236 | 9,395 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elizabeth Downs | Elizabeth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 910 | 907 |
See the full school list on each profile: Elizabeth Downs · Elizabeth Park
Transport
| Elizabeth Downs | Elizabeth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 93 | 88 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Elizabeth Downs | Elizabeth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.1 km | 13.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.9 km | 25.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Elizabeth Downs | Elizabeth Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,160 | 4,428 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,339 | 4,518 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,750 | 4,955 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.86% | 0.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Elizabeth Downs or Elizabeth Park?
Elizabeth Park has the higher residential safety score (Elizabeth Downs 5/100 vs Elizabeth Park 25/100).
Which is more affordable, Elizabeth Downs or Elizabeth Park?
Elizabeth Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $619K versus $634K.
Which has better schools, Elizabeth Downs or Elizabeth Park?
Elizabeth Downs has a higher average school ICSEA (Elizabeth Downs 910 vs Elizabeth Park 907; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Elizabeth Downs or Elizabeth Park?
Elizabeth Downs and Elizabeth Park have similar transport scores.
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