Side by sideSuburb comparison

Eltham vs Boat Harbour.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Eltham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eltham (1025) sits above Boat Harbour (998).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 998).

Common questionsEltham vs Boat Harbour

Common questions

Does Eltham or Boat Harbour have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eltham scores 1025 vs 998 in Boat Harbour. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Eltham
Metric
Boat Harbour

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$310/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$310/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$264/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
15.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
332
Population
45,938
48
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
20
1025
Avg ICSEA
998

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).