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Elizabeth South vs Elizabeth Vale

The verdict

Elizabeth South is more affordable, with a median house price of $628K versus $692K in Elizabeth Vale. Elizabeth Vale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (75 vs 76 min).

Scores

Elizabeth SouthElizabeth Vale
Elizabeth SouthElizabeth Vale
Overall5757
Transport6464
Education2931
Liveability7373

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

Demographics

Elizabeth SouthElizabeth Vale
Population2,9334,331
Median age3536
Median household income (wk)$774$851
Bachelor degree or higher11.3%13.0%
Born in Australia64.8%54.4%
Avg household size2.32.4

Growth: Elizabeth South Stable · Elizabeth Vale Stable

Property

Elizabeth SouthElizabeth Vale
Median house price$628K$692K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY25.1%5.8%
Median rent — house (wk)$480$490
Rental yield (house)3.7%3.6%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Elizabeth SouthElizabeth Vale
Residential safety score55
Break & enter dwelling /100k1,2961,547
Motor vehicle theft /100k648670
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)22,23014,177

Total incidents over time

Schools

Elizabeth SouthElizabeth Vale
Total schools11
Government11
Independent00
Average ICSEA868883

See the full school list on each profile: Elizabeth South · Elizabeth Vale

Transport

Elizabeth SouthElizabeth Vale
Transport score6464
Train stations00
Bus stops2431
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)7675
Nearest train station (km)1.1 km2.2 km

Liveability

Elizabeth SouthElizabeth Vale
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks31
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)10.4 km11.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)21.4 km20.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.0 km350 m

Population & growth

Elizabeth SouthElizabeth Vale
Population (2021)2,9334,331
Estimated 20253,0954,570
Projected 20413,2204,755
Annual growth rate1.35%1.35%

Common questions

Which is safer, Elizabeth South or Elizabeth Vale?

Elizabeth South and Elizabeth Vale have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).

Which is more affordable, Elizabeth South or Elizabeth Vale?

Elizabeth South is more affordable, with a median house price of $628K versus $692K.

Which has better schools, Elizabeth South or Elizabeth Vale?

Elizabeth Vale has a higher average school ICSEA (Elizabeth South 868 vs Elizabeth Vale 883; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Elizabeth South or Elizabeth Vale?

Elizabeth South and Elizabeth Vale have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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