Emerald vs The Patch
Emerald scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Patch (1062) sits above Emerald (1060).
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Emerald and The Patch side by side
| Measure | Emerald | The Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $922,500 | – |
| Median unit | $316,800 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 56 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | – | 1,046 |
| Median age | – | 46 |
| 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
- 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
- The Patch edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1060).
Emerald vs The Patch: common questions
Does Emerald or The Patch have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Patch scores 1062 vs 1060 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 The Patch?
Emerald scores 56/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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