Overall score
Elizabeth
50.4/100
Elizabeth Vale
41.0/100
Elizabeth Vale for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Elizabeth
50.4/100
Elizabeth Vale
41.0/100
Crime rate
Elizabeth
1061.0 / 1k
Elizabeth Vale
132.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elizabeth
220
Elizabeth Vale
102
Population
Elizabeth
1,033
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 | Elizabeth Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.4/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.8/100 | 65.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 1061.0 / 1k | 132.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 31 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 220 | 102 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 50 |
| Population | 1,033 | 4,331 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Elizabeth is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Elizabeth Vale is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Elizabeth tends to lead on schools and education options and walkability, while Elizabeth Vale stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Elizabeth Vale, while Elizabeth remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.