Side by sideSuburb comparison

Emu Creek vs Sylvia Vale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Emu Creek (953) sits above Sylvia Vale (952).

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

Emu Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 952).

Common questionsEmu Creek vs Sylvia Vale

Common questions

Does Emu Creek or Sylvia Vale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Emu Creek scores 953 vs 952 in Sylvia Vale. 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

Emu Creek
Metric
Sylvia Vale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$268/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$268/wk
$228/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$228/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
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Transit score
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Bike score
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2,812
Population
2,812
55
Median age
55

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
14
953
Avg ICSEA
952

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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