Overall score
Diamond Creek
74.3/100
Eltham
77.2/100
Diamond Creek vs Eltham, VIC suburb comparison
Diamond Creek for retirees and families; Eltham for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Diamond CreekEltham
Crime rate
Diamond Creek
38.5 / 1k
Eltham
55.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Diamond Creek
734
Eltham
448
Population
Diamond Creek
12,503
Eltham
18,847
Metric leadDiamond Creek 4Eltham 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDiamond Creek
- Best for familiesDiamond Creek
- Best for investmentEltham
- Best for best valueDiamond Creek
- Best for best schoolsEltham
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 | Diamond Creek | Eltham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 74.3/100 | 77.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.2/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.5 / 1k | 55.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 37 | 44 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 69 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 734 | 448 |
| Planning activity | 259 | 364 |
| Population | 12,503 | 18,847 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Diamond Creek is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Eltham is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Diamond Creek is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Eltham answers with schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Diamond Creek suits retirees more clearly, whereas Eltham is the stronger match for investors and households prioritising schools.