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Elizabeth East vs Elizabeth Grove

The verdict

Elizabeth Grove is more affordable, with a median house price of $620K versus $658K in Elizabeth East. Elizabeth East rates higher for liveability (56 vs 47). Elizabeth Grove rates higher for transport (77 vs 70). Elizabeth Grove is closer to the coast (11.8 km vs 13.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Elizabeth East rates higher (12 vs 5/100 in Elizabeth Grove).

Scores

Elizabeth EastElizabeth Grove
Elizabeth EastElizabeth Grove
Overall5352
Transport7077
Education3030
Liveability5647

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Elizabeth EastElizabeth Grove
Population4,6072,531
Median age3836
Median household income (wk)$904$825
Bachelor degree or higher13.3%12.4%
Born in Australia62.3%62.1%
Avg household size2.42.3

Growth: Elizabeth East Moderate Growth · Elizabeth Grove Stable

Property

Elizabeth EastElizabeth Grove
Median house price$658K$620K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY12.7%8.3%
Median rent — house (wk)$520$500
Rental yield (house)3.9%3.8%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Elizabeth EastElizabeth Grove
Residential safety score125
Break & enter dwelling /100k8681,106
Motor vehicle theft /100k369632
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)11,20011,774

Total incidents over time

Schools

Elizabeth EastElizabeth Grove
Total schools22
Government11
Independent10
Average ICSEA971909

See the full school list on each profile: Elizabeth East · Elizabeth Grove

Transport

Elizabeth EastElizabeth Grove
Transport score7077
Train stations00
Bus stops2318
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)8379
Nearest train station (km)1.8 km1.4 km

Liveability

Elizabeth EastElizabeth Grove
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks22
Playgrounds11
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)13.1 km11.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)23.7 km22.3 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.9 km1.4 km

Population & growth

Elizabeth EastElizabeth Grove
Population (2021)4,6072,531
Estimated 20254,7002,670
Projected 20415,1552,779
Annual growth rate0.50%1.35%

Common questions

Which is safer, Elizabeth East or Elizabeth Grove?

Elizabeth East has the higher residential safety score (Elizabeth East 12/100 vs Elizabeth Grove 5/100).

Which is more affordable, Elizabeth East or Elizabeth Grove?

Elizabeth Grove is more affordable, with a median house price of $620K versus $658K.

Which has better schools, Elizabeth East or Elizabeth Grove?

Elizabeth East has a higher average school ICSEA (Elizabeth East 971 vs Elizabeth Grove 909; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Elizabeth East or Elizabeth Grove?

Elizabeth Grove has the higher transport score (Elizabeth East 70/100 vs Elizabeth Grove 77/100).

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Data sources

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