Eltham North vs Plenty
The verdict
Eltham North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.57M in Plenty. Eltham North rates higher for liveability (87 vs 66). Eltham North is closer to the coast (23.5 km vs 24.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Eltham North rates higher (100 vs 60/100 in Plenty).
Scores
| Eltham North | Plenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 58 |
| Transport | 63 | 44 |
| Education | 79 | 65 |
| Liveability | 87 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eltham North | Plenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,830 | 2,575 |
| Median age | 42 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,770 | $3,190 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.8% | 40.3% |
| Born in Australia | 80.4% | 82.3% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Eltham North Stable · Plenty Stable
Property
| Eltham North | Plenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.24M | $1.57M |
| Median unit price | $891K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.3% | 14.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Eltham North | Plenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 205 | 660 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 59 | 78 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 146 | 194 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,098 | 3,612 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eltham North | Plenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,100 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Eltham North · Plenty
Transport
| Eltham North | Plenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 73 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Eltham North | Plenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 32 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 79 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.5 km | 24.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.3 km | 20.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.8 km | 8.8 km |
Population & growth
| Eltham North | Plenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,830 | 2,575 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,819 | 2,591 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,439 | 2,805 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.04% | 0.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Eltham North or Plenty?
Eltham North has the higher residential safety score (Eltham North 100/100 vs Plenty 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Eltham North or Plenty?
Eltham North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.57M.
Which has better public transport, Eltham North or Plenty?
Eltham North has the higher transport score (Eltham North 63/100 vs Plenty 44/100).
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