Side by sideSuburb comparison

Emeroo vs Port Augusta.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Emeroo edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Emeroo (851) sits above Port Augusta (845).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Emeroo edges out on average school ICSEA (851 vs 845).

Common questionsEmeroo vs Port Augusta

Common questions

Does Emeroo or Port Augusta have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Emeroo scores 851 vs 845 in Port Augusta. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Emeroo
Metric
Port Augusta

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$12/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$10/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$194/wk
Owner occupied
53.0%
Renter occupied
43.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
20
Population
6,437
36
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
10
851
Avg ICSEA
845

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).