Overall score
Deloraine
54.5/100
Elizabeth Town
24.2/100
Deloraine for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Deloraine
54.5/100
Elizabeth Town
24.2/100
Crime rate
Deloraine
386.8 / 1k
Elizabeth Town
3926.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Deloraine
86
Elizabeth Town
2
Population
Deloraine
3,035
Elizabeth Town
299
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 | Deloraine | Elizabeth Town |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.5/100 | 24.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 386.8 / 1k | 3926.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 7 | — |
| Walkability | 70.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 2 |
| Population | 3,035 | 299 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Deloraine reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Elizabeth Town is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Deloraine is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Elizabeth Town answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Deloraine, while Elizabeth Town remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.