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Erina Heights vs Mount Elliot

The verdict

Erina Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.64M versus $2.06M in Mount Elliot. Mount Elliot rates higher for transport (46 vs 35). Erina Heights is closer to the coast (3.5 km vs 6.4 km).

Scores

Erina HeightsMount Elliot
Erina HeightsMount Elliot
Overall4956
Transport3546
Education6172
Liveability5451

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

Demographics

Erina HeightsMount Elliot
Population454169
Median age4148
Median household income (wk)$2,819$2,583
Bachelor degree or higher38.6%53.9%
Born in Australia82.2%79.9%
Avg household size3.23

Growth: Erina Heights Moderate Growth · Mount Elliot Stable

Property

Erina HeightsMount Elliot
Median house price$1.64M$2.06M
Median unit price$2.50MData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$850$700
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Erina HeightsMount Elliot
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)2,2032,959

Total incidents over time

Schools

Erina HeightsMount Elliot
Total schools20
Government10
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,112Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Erina Heights · Mount Elliot

Transport

Erina HeightsMount Elliot
Transport score3546
Train stations00
Bus stops150
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)171176
Nearest train station (km)6.0 km2.9 km

Liveability

Erina HeightsMount Elliot
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants10
Parks10
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not available10
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)3.5 km6.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)53.1 km54.6 km
Nearest beach (km)3.6 km6.4 km
Nearest hospital (km)6.4 km4.6 km

Population & growth

Erina HeightsMount Elliot
Population (2021)454169
Estimated 2025449170
Projected 2041502185
Annual growth rate-0.28%0.15%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Erina Heights or Mount Elliot?

Erina Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.64M versus $2.06M.

Which has better public transport, Erina Heights or Mount Elliot?

Mount Elliot has the higher transport score (Erina Heights 35/100 vs Mount Elliot 46/100).

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Data sources

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