Elizabeth Downs vs Elizabeth North
Elizabeth Downs (median $670,500) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Elizabeth North ($671,000). Over the past year, Elizabeth Downs (+19.7%) ran 6.7 percentage points ahead of Elizabeth North (+13%) on house-price growth.
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Elizabeth Downs and Elizabeth North side by side
| Measure | Elizabeth Downs | Elizabeth North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $670,500 | $671,000 |
| Median unit | $154,800 | $154,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +19.7% | +13.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $510/wk | $500/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $371/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 40.0% |
| Renter occupied | 44.0% | 55.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 941 | 934 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 40 |
| Population | 5,160 | 3,588 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 510 mm | 510 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elizabeth Downs (941) sits above Elizabeth North (934). Elizabeth Downs skews owner-occupied (54%), Elizabeth North runs more rental-dense (40% owner).
- For buyers
- Elizabeth Downs is the lower entry point at $670,500 median, 0% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Elizabeth Downs carries both higher gross yield (3.96% vs 3.87%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Elizabeth Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 934).
Elizabeth Downs vs Elizabeth North: common questions
Is Elizabeth Downs or Elizabeth North cheaper to buy in?
Elizabeth Downs has the lower median house price at $670,500, roughly 0% below Elizabeth North ($671,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Elizabeth Downs or Elizabeth North?
Over the past 12 months, Elizabeth Downs grew +19.7% vs +13% in Elizabeth North, a gap of 6.7 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 Elizabeth Downs or Elizabeth North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elizabeth Downs scores 941 vs 934 in Elizabeth North. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Elizabeth Downs or Elizabeth North?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.96% in Elizabeth Downs vs 3.87% in Elizabeth North. 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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