Eltham vs McLeans Ridges
The verdict
McLeans Ridges is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.44M versus $1.55M in Eltham. Eltham rates higher for transport (71 vs 35). Eltham is closer to the coast (17.9 km vs 19.9 km).
Scores
ElthamMcLeans Ridges
| Eltham | McLeans Ridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 36 |
| Transport | 71 | 35 |
| Education | 64 | 61 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eltham | McLeans Ridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 332 | 808 |
| Median age | 48 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,978 | $2,305 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.3% | 45.1% |
| Born in Australia | 84.0% | 85.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Eltham Stable · McLeans Ridges Stable
Property
| Eltham | McLeans Ridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.55M | $1.44M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 24 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Eltham | McLeans Ridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 301 | 248 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 301 | 248 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,711 | 2,104 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eltham | McLeans Ridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,051 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Eltham · McLeans Ridges
Transport
| Eltham | McLeans Ridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 35 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Eltham | McLeans Ridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.9 km | 19.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 605.8 km | 602.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.7 km | 9.6 km |
Population & growth
| Eltham | McLeans Ridges | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 332 | 808 |
| Estimated 2025 | 340 | 828 |
| Projected 2041 | 353 | 858 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.60% | 0.61% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Eltham or McLeans Ridges?
McLeans Ridges is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.44M versus $1.55M.
Which has better public transport, Eltham or McLeans Ridges?
Eltham has the higher transport score (Eltham 71/100 vs McLeans Ridges 35/100).
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