Overall score
Elizabeth
50.4/100
Elizabeth South
41.3/100
Elizabeth for families and schools; Elizabeth South for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Elizabeth
50.4/100
Elizabeth South
41.3/100
Crime rate
Elizabeth
1061.0 / 1k
Elizabeth South
209.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elizabeth
220
Elizabeth South
116
Population
Elizabeth
1,033
Elizabeth South
2,933
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 | Elizabeth South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.4/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.8/100 | 58.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 1061.0 / 1k | 209.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 24 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 220 | 116 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 42 |
| Population | 1,033 | 2,933 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Elizabeth is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Elizabeth South is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Elizabeth is stronger for schools and education options and public transport access; Elizabeth South answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Elizabeth suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Elizabeth South is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.