Mount Eliza vs Baxter
Baxter (median $740,000) is roughly 55% cheaper to buy into than Mount Eliza ($1,650,000).
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Mount Eliza and Baxter side by side
| Measure | Mount Eliza | Baxter |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,650,000 | $740,000 |
| Median unit | $886,300 | $684,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1041 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 10 | 100 |
| Population | 18,734 | 2,166 |
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 730 mm | 743 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.5°C | 24.7°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
Baxter scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Eliza (1060) sits above Baxter (1041). Mount Eliza skews owner-occupied (90%), Baxter runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
- For buyers
- Baxter is the lower entry point at $740,000 median, 55% 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
- Mount Eliza edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1041). Mount Eliza also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Eliza vs Baxter: common questions
Is Mount Eliza or Baxter cheaper to buy in?
Baxter has the lower median house price at $740,000, roughly 55% below Mount Eliza ($1,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mount Eliza or Baxter have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Eliza scores 1060 vs 1041 in Baxter. 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, Mount Eliza or Baxter?
Baxter scores 14/100 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.
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