Eleebana vs Croudace Bay.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,312,500 and $965,000. Croudace Bay edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Croudace Bay (median $965,000) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Eleebana ($1,312,500). Over the past year, Eleebana (+6.7%) ran 19.0 percentage points ahead of Croudace Bay (-12.3%) on house-price growth.
Croudace Bay scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Croudace Bay (985) sits above Eleebana (980).
For buyers
Croudace Bay is the lower entry point at $965,000 median, 36% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Croudace Bay delivers the better gross yield (3.77% vs 2.87%), but Eleebana has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Croudace Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 980).
Common questions
Is Eleebana or Croudace Bay cheaper to buy in?
Croudace Bay has the lower median house price at $965,000, roughly 36% below Eleebana ($1,312,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Eleebana or Croudace Bay?
Over the past 12 months, Eleebana grew +6.7% vs -12.3% in Croudace Bay, a gap of 19.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Eleebana or Croudace Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Croudace Bay scores 985 vs 980 in Eleebana. 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, Eleebana or Croudace Bay?
Croudace Bay scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Eleebana or Croudace Bay?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.77% in Croudace Bay vs 2.87% in Eleebana. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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