Embleton vs Ashfield
Embleton scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Embleton (1037) sits above Ashfield (1034).
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Embleton and Ashfield side by side
| Measure | Embleton | Ashfield |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $320/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 1034 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 36 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,600 | 1,395 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 727 mm | 706 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 32.1°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
- Embleton edges out on average school ICSEA (1037 vs 1034).
Embleton vs Ashfield: common questions
Does Embleton or Ashfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Embleton scores 1037 vs 1034 in Ashfield. 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, Embleton or Ashfield?
Embleton scores 36/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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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