Overall score
Elizabeth East
40.1/100
Elizabeth Vale
41.0/100
Elizabeth East vs Elizabeth Vale, SA suburb comparison
Elizabeth Vale for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Elizabeth EastElizabeth Vale
Crime rate
Elizabeth East
107.8 / 1k
Elizabeth Vale
132.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elizabeth East
61
Elizabeth Vale
102
Population
Elizabeth East
4,607
Elizabeth Vale
4,331
Metric leadElizabeth East 3Elizabeth Vale 52 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesElizabeth 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 | 40.1/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.3/100 | 65.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 107.8 / 1k | 132.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 31 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 61 | 102 |
| Planning activity | 66 | 50 |
| 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 and walkability, whereas Elizabeth Vale is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Elizabeth Vale, while Elizabeth East remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.