Overall score
Elizabeth Downs
26.5/100
Elizabeth East
25.0/100
Elizabeth Downs vs Elizabeth East, SA Suburb Comparison
Elizabeth Downs for families and investment; Elizabeth East for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Elizabeth DownsElizabeth East
Crime rate
Elizabeth Downs
104.4 / 1k
Elizabeth East
116.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elizabeth Downs
79
Elizabeth East
63
Population
Elizabeth Downs
5,160
Elizabeth East
4,607
Metric leadElizabeth Downs 7Elizabeth East 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesElizabeth East
- Best for familiesElizabeth Downs
- Best for investmentElizabeth Downs
- Best for best valueElizabeth Downs
- Best for best schoolsElizabeth Downs
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 | Elizabeth Downs | Elizabeth East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.5/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.5/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 104.4 / 1k | 116.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 23 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 63 |
| Planning activity | 88 | 80 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Population | 5,160 | 4,607 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Elizabeth Downs is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Elizabeth East is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Elizabeth Downs tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Elizabeth East stands out for walkability, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Elizabeth Downs, while Elizabeth East remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.