Diamond Creek vs Eltham North
Diamond Creek (median $1,020,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Eltham North ($1,331,000).
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| Measure | Diamond Creek | Eltham North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,020,000 | $1,331,000 |
| Median unit | $750,000 | $362,160 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1087 | 1099 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 92 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,503 | 6,830 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 679 mm | 679 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 27.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Diamond Creek scores higher on walkability (92/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eltham North (1099) sits above Diamond Creek (1087).
- For buyers
- Diamond Creek is the lower entry point at $1,020,000 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Eltham North edges out on average school ICSEA (1099 vs 1087).
Diamond Creek vs Eltham North: common questions
Is Diamond Creek or Eltham North cheaper to buy in?
Diamond Creek has the lower median house price at $1,020,000, roughly 23% below Eltham North ($1,331,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Diamond Creek or Eltham North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eltham North scores 1099 vs 1087 in Diamond Creek. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Diamond Creek or Eltham North?
Diamond Creek scores 92/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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