Overall score
Elizabeth East
25.0/100
Elizabeth Vale
25.0/100
Elizabeth East vs Elizabeth Vale, SA Suburb Comparison
Elizabeth Vale for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Elizabeth EastElizabeth Vale
Crime rate
Elizabeth East
116.1 / 1k
Elizabeth Vale
118.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elizabeth East
63
Elizabeth Vale
110
Population
Elizabeth East
4,607
Elizabeth Vale
4,331
Metric leadElizabeth East 3Elizabeth Vale 54 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 Vale
- Best for investmentElizabeth Vale
- Best for best valueElizabeth Vale
- Best for best schoolsElizabeth Vale
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 East | Elizabeth Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.0/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.6/100 | 52.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 116.1 / 1k | 118.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 31 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 63 | 110 |
| Planning activity | 80 | 63 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Population | 4,607 | 4,331 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Elizabeth East is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Elizabeth Vale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Elizabeth East pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and a larger local community, whereas Elizabeth Vale is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Elizabeth Vale, 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.