Side by sideSuburb comparison

Coowonga vs Emu Park.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Emu Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Emu Park (971) sits above Coowonga (954). Coowonga skews owner-occupied (89%), Emu Park runs more rental-dense (76% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Emu Park edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 954).

Common questionsCoowonga vs Emu Park

Common questions

Does Coowonga or Emu Park have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Emu Park scores 971 vs 954 in Coowonga. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Coowonga
Metric
Emu Park

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$265/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
76.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied
21.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
255
Population
2,281
51
Median age
54

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
10
954
Avg ICSEA
971

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).