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Elizabeth East vs Hillbank

The verdict

Elizabeth East is more affordable, with a median house price of $658K versus $764K in Hillbank. Elizabeth East rates higher for liveability (56 vs 46). Hillbank rates higher for education (38 vs 30). Hillbank has a shorter estimated CBD commute (81 vs 83 min). On the separate residential safety score, Hillbank rates higher (70 vs 12/100 in Elizabeth East).

Scores

Elizabeth EastHillbank
Elizabeth EastHillbank
Overall5349
Transport7061
Education3038
Liveability5646

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

Demographics

Elizabeth EastHillbank
Population4,6075,013
Median age3836
Median household income (wk)$904$1,813
Bachelor degree or higher13.3%23.2%
Born in Australia62.3%73.5%
Avg household size2.42.7

Growth: Elizabeth East Moderate Growth · Hillbank Moderate Growth

Property

Elizabeth EastHillbank
Median house price$658K$764K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY12.7%14.5%
Median rent — house (wk)$520$590
Rental yield (house)3.9%3.8%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Elizabeth EastHillbank
Residential safety score1270
Break & enter dwelling /100k868279
Motor vehicle theft /100k369100
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)11,2005,984

Total incidents over time

Schools

Elizabeth EastHillbank
Total schools20
Government10
Independent10
Average ICSEA971Data not available

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

Transport

Elizabeth EastHillbank
Transport score7061
Train stations00
Bus stops2328
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)8381
Nearest train station (km)1.8 km2.9 km

Liveability

Elizabeth EastHillbank
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks26
Playgrounds13
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)13.1 km13.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)23.7 km22.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.9 km2.5 km

Population & growth

Elizabeth EastHillbank
Population (2021)4,6075,013
Estimated 20254,7005,115
Projected 20415,1555,609
Annual growth rate0.50%0.50%

Common questions

Which is safer, Elizabeth East or Hillbank?

Hillbank has the higher residential safety score (Elizabeth East 12/100 vs Hillbank 70/100).

Which is more affordable, Elizabeth East or Hillbank?

Elizabeth East is more affordable, with a median house price of $658K versus $764K.

Which has better public transport, Elizabeth East or Hillbank?

Elizabeth East has the higher transport score (Elizabeth East 70/100 vs Hillbank 61/100).

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Data sources

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