Emerald Hill vs Willala
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Willala (914) sits above Emerald Hill (913). Emerald Hill skews owner-occupied (88%), Willala runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Emerald Hill and Willala side by side
| Measure | Emerald Hill | Willala |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $370/wk |
| Unit rent | $395/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 913 | 914 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 137 | 55 |
| Median age | 39 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 564 mm | 560 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.9°C | 34.1°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
- Willala edges out on average school ICSEA (914 vs 913).
Emerald Hill vs Willala: common questions
Does Emerald Hill or Willala have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Willala scores 914 vs 913 in Emerald Hill. 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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