Overall score
Craigmore
57.5/100
Elizabeth Park
42.3/100
Craigmore for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Craigmore
57.5/100
Elizabeth Park
42.3/100
Crime rate
Craigmore
38.1 / 1k
Elizabeth Park
90.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Craigmore
88
Elizabeth Park
80
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 | 57.5/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.1 / 1k | 90.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 31 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 80 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 54 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Elizabeth Park is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Craigmore, while Elizabeth Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.