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 East | Hillbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 49 |
| Transport | 70 | 61 |
| Education | 30 | 38 |
| Liveability | 56 | 46 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elizabeth East | Hillbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,607 | 5,013 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $904 | $1,813 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.3% | 23.2% |
| Born in Australia | 62.3% | 73.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Elizabeth East Moderate Growth · Hillbank Moderate Growth
Property
| Elizabeth East | Hillbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $658K | $764K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.7% | 14.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $590 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Elizabeth East | Hillbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 12 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 868 | 279 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 369 | 100 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,200 | 5,984 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elizabeth East | Hillbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Elizabeth East · Hillbank
Transport
| Elizabeth East | Hillbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 83 | 81 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Elizabeth East | Hillbank | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.1 km | 13.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.7 km | 22.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Elizabeth East | Hillbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,607 | 5,013 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,700 | 5,115 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,155 | 5,609 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.50% | 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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