Carapooee West vs Emu
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carapooee West (981) sits above Emu (949). Carapooee West skews owner-occupied (85%), Emu runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
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| Measure | Carapooee West | Emu |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 44.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 949 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 40 | 37 |
| Median age | 44 | 65 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 479 mm | 447 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 30.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Carapooee West edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 949). Emu also has a higher family-household share (69% vs 46%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Carapooee West vs Emu: common questions
Does Carapooee West or Emu have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carapooee West scores 981 vs 949 in Emu. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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