Overall score
Craigmore
34.2/100
Elizabeth Park
24.7/100
Craigmore for retirees and value; Elizabeth Park for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Craigmore
34.2/100
Elizabeth Park
24.7/100
Crime rate
Craigmore
38.8 / 1k
Elizabeth Park
134.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Craigmore
91
Elizabeth Park
83
Population
Craigmore
10,943
Elizabeth Park
4,428
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Craigmore | Elizabeth Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.2/100 | 24.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.0/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.8 / 1k | 134.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 31 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 91 | 83 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 68 |
| Green cover | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Population | 10,943 | 4,428 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Craigmore reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Elizabeth Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Craigmore pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Elizabeth Park is the better pick for tree cover and green space. Craigmore generally means more sought-after housing, while Elizabeth Park leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Craigmore, while Elizabeth Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.