Emerald Beach vs Bucca
Emerald Beach (median $1,010,000) is roughly 35% cheaper to buy into than Bucca ($1,550,000).
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Emerald Beach and Bucca side by side
| Measure | Emerald Beach | Bucca |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,010,000 | $1,550,000 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 2,677 | 614 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1532 mm | 1444 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.7°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Emerald Beach (1002) sits above Bucca (957).
- For buyers
- Emerald Beach is the lower entry point at $1,010,000 median, 35% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Emerald Beach offers the higher gross rental yield (3.58% vs 2.28%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Emerald Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 957).
Emerald Beach vs Bucca: common questions
Is Emerald Beach or Bucca cheaper to buy in?
Emerald Beach has the lower median house price at $1,010,000, roughly 35% below Bucca ($1,550,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Emerald Beach or Bucca have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Emerald Beach scores 1002 vs 957 in Bucca. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Emerald Beach or Bucca?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.58% in Emerald Beach vs 2.28% in Bucca. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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