Emerald vs Kallista
Kallista (median $890,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Emerald ($922,500).
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Emerald and Kallista side by side
| Measure | Emerald | Kallista |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $922,500 | $890,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $321,120 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1058 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 56 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | – | 1,418 |
| Median age | – | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1064 mm | 1123 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.3°C | 25.0°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
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 Kallista (1058).
- For buyers
- Kallista is the lower entry point at $890,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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 1058).
Emerald vs Kallista: common questions
Is Emerald or Kallista cheaper to buy in?
Kallista has the lower median house price at $890,000, roughly 4% below Emerald ($922,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Emerald or Kallista have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Emerald scores 1060 vs 1058 in Kallista. 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 Kallista?
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.
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