Dewhurst vs Emerald
Emerald scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Emerald (1060) sits above Dewhurst (1022).
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Dewhurst and Emerald side by side
| Measure | Dewhurst | Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $922,500 |
| Median unit | – | $316,800 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1022 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 56 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 151 | – |
| Median age | 50 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 985 mm | 1064 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 25.3°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
- Emerald edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1022).
Dewhurst vs Emerald: common questions
Does Dewhurst or Emerald have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Emerald scores 1060 vs 1022 in Dewhurst. 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.
Which is more walkable, Dewhurst or Emerald?
Emerald scores 56/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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