Elizabeth East vs Elizabeth
The verdict
Elizabeth East is more affordable, with a median house price of $658K versus $671K in Elizabeth. Elizabeth rates higher for transport (92 vs 70). Elizabeth has a shorter estimated CBD commute (56 vs 83 min). On the separate residential safety score, Elizabeth East rates higher (12 vs 5/100 in Elizabeth).
Scores
| Elizabeth East | Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 60 |
| Transport | 70 | 92 |
| Education | 30 | 31 |
| Liveability | 56 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elizabeth East | Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,607 | 1,033 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $904 | $902 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.3% | 15.4% |
| Born in Australia | 62.3% | 60.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Elizabeth East Moderate Growth · Elizabeth Stable
Property
| Elizabeth East | Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $658K | $671K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Elizabeth East | Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 12 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 868 | 1,646 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 369 | 2,420 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,200 | 112,875 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elizabeth East | Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 879 |
See the full school list on each profile: Elizabeth East · Elizabeth
Transport
| Elizabeth East | Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 83 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 530 m |
Liveability
| Elizabeth East | Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.1 km | 12.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.7 km | 24.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Elizabeth East | Elizabeth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,607 | 1,033 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,700 | 1,090 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,155 | 1,134 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.50% | 1.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Elizabeth East or Elizabeth?
Elizabeth East has the higher residential safety score (Elizabeth East 12/100 vs Elizabeth 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Elizabeth East or Elizabeth?
Elizabeth East is more affordable, with a median house price of $658K versus $671K.
Which has better schools, Elizabeth East or Elizabeth?
Elizabeth East has a higher average school ICSEA (Elizabeth East 971 vs Elizabeth 879; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Elizabeth East or Elizabeth?
Elizabeth has the higher transport score (Elizabeth East 70/100 vs Elizabeth 92/100).
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