Lisarow vs Mount Elliot
The verdict
Lisarow is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $2.06M in Mount Elliot. Lisarow rates higher for transport (86 vs 46). Mount Elliot rates higher for education (72 vs 57). Mount Elliot is closer to the coast (6.4 km vs 7.8 km).
Scores
| Lisarow | Mount Elliot | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 56 |
| Transport | 86 | 46 |
| Education | 57 | 72 |
| Liveability | 55 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lisarow | Mount Elliot | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,299 | 169 |
| Median age | 41 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,087 | $2,583 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.8% | 53.9% |
| Born in Australia | 80.7% | 79.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Lisarow Stable · Mount Elliot Stable
Property
| Lisarow | Mount Elliot | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.23M | $2.06M |
| Median unit price | $758K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 5.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 60 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lisarow | Mount Elliot | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 151 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 226 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,869 | 2,959 |
Mount Elliot is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lisarow | Mount Elliot | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,019 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lisarow · Mount Elliot
Transport
| Lisarow | Mount Elliot | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 46 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 100 | 146 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Lisarow | Mount Elliot | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 60 | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.8 km | 6.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 56.6 km | 54.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.8 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Lisarow | Mount Elliot | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,299 | 169 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,316 | 170 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,813 | 185 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.08% | 0.15% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Lisarow or Mount Elliot?
Lisarow is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $2.06M.
Which has better public transport, Lisarow or Mount Elliot?
Lisarow has the higher transport score (Lisarow 86/100 vs Mount Elliot 46/100).
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