Elizabeth Vale vs Hillbank
The verdict
Elizabeth Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $692K versus $764K in Hillbank. Elizabeth Vale rates higher for liveability (73 vs 46). Hillbank rates higher for education (38 vs 31). Elizabeth Vale is closer to the coast (11.2 km vs 13.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hillbank rates higher (70 vs 5/100 in Elizabeth Vale).
Scores
| Elizabeth Vale | Hillbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 49 |
| Transport | 64 | 61 |
| Education | 31 | 38 |
| Liveability | 73 | 46 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elizabeth Vale | Hillbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,331 | 5,013 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $851 | $1,813 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.0% | 23.2% |
| Born in Australia | 54.4% | 73.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Elizabeth Vale Stable · Hillbank Moderate Growth
Property
| Elizabeth Vale | Hillbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $692K | $764K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 5.8% | 14.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $490 | $590 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Elizabeth Vale | Hillbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,547 | 279 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 670 | 100 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,177 | 5,984 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elizabeth Vale | Hillbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 883 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Elizabeth Vale · Hillbank
Transport
| Elizabeth Vale | Hillbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 81 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Elizabeth Vale | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.2 km | 13.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.9 km | 22.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 350 m | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Elizabeth Vale | Hillbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,331 | 5,013 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,570 | 5,115 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,755 | 5,609 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.35% | 0.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Elizabeth Vale or Hillbank?
Hillbank has the higher residential safety score (Elizabeth Vale 5/100 vs Hillbank 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Elizabeth Vale or Hillbank?
Elizabeth Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $692K versus $764K.
Which has better public transport, Elizabeth Vale or Hillbank?
Elizabeth Vale has the higher transport score (Elizabeth Vale 64/100 vs Hillbank 61/100).
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