Overall score
Cromer
59.3/100
Elanora Heights
57.0/100
Cromer vs Elanora Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Cromer for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CromerElanora Heights
Crime rate
Cromer
26.4 / 1k
Elanora Heights
49.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cromer
718
Elanora Heights
142
Population
Cromer
8,030
Elanora Heights
4,581
Metric leadCromer 8Elanora Heights 21 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cromer | Elanora Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.3/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.7/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.4 / 1k | 49.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 109 | 46 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 718 | 142 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 21 |
| Population | 8,030 | 4,581 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Cromer is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Elanora Heights is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Elanora Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Cromer keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Cromer pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Elanora Heights is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability.
Choose Cromer if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Elanora Heights for households prioritising schools.