Overall score
Elizabeth Park
42.3/100
Elizabeth Vale
41.0/100
Elizabeth Park for investment; Elizabeth Vale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Elizabeth Park
42.3/100
Elizabeth Vale
41.0/100
Crime rate
Elizabeth Park
90.0 / 1k
Elizabeth Vale
132.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elizabeth Park
80
Elizabeth Vale
102
Population
Elizabeth Park
4,428
Elizabeth Vale
4,331
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 | Elizabeth Park | Elizabeth Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.3/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.1/100 | 65.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.0 / 1k | 132.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 31 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 80 | 102 |
| Planning activity | 54 | 49 |
| Population | 4,428 | 4,331 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Elizabeth Park 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 Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Elizabeth Vale is the better pick for schools and education options and nearby cafés and amenities.
Elizabeth Park suits investors more clearly, whereas Elizabeth Vale is the stronger match for retirees and families.