Overall score
Eli Waters
45.6/100
Point Vernon
55.3/100
Eli Waters for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Eli Waters
45.6/100
Point Vernon
55.3/100
Crime rate
Eli Waters
42.0 / 1k
Point Vernon
42.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eli Waters
19
Point Vernon
54
Population
Eli Waters
3,758
Point Vernon
5,718
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 | Eli Waters | Point Vernon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.6/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 83.2/100 | 73.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.0 / 1k | 42.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 16 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 54 |
| Population | 3,758 | 5,718 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Eli Waters is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Point Vernon is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Eli Waters pulls ahead on housing affordability, whereas Point Vernon is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Choose Eli Waters if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Point Vernon for households prioritising schools.