Emerald vs Avonsleigh

Emerald scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Emerald (1060) sits above Avonsleigh (1043).

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Emerald and Avonsleigh side by side

MeasureEmeraldAvonsleigh
Price and market
Median house$922,500–
Median unit$316,800–
Renting
Owner occupied–90.0%
Renter occupied–8.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2013
Average ICSEA10601043
Lifestyle and people
Walk score560
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population–844
Median age–40
Climate
Annual rainfall1064 mm1074 mm
Mean max, January25.3°C26.1°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
Emerald edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1043).

Emerald vs Avonsleigh: common questions

Does Emerald or Avonsleigh have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Emerald scores 1060 vs 1043 in Avonsleigh. 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 Avonsleigh?

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.