Emerald vs Yamala
Emerald scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yamala (972) sits above Emerald (959).
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Emerald and Yamala side by side
| Measure | Emerald | Yamala |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $375,000 | – |
| Median unit | $235,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $430/wk | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 544 mm | 530 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.7°C | 34.5°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
- Yamala edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 959).
Emerald vs Yamala: common questions
Does Emerald or Yamala have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yamala scores 972 vs 959 in Emerald. 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, Emerald or Yamala?
Emerald scores 100/100 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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