Emu Downs vs Brady Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Emu Downs (980) sits above Brady Creek (963). Emu Downs skews owner-occupied (125%), Brady Creek runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Emu Downs and Brady Creek side by side
| Measure | Emu Downs | Brady Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $435/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 125.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 52 | 19 |
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 406 mm | 451 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 29.8°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
- Emu Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 963). Emu Downs also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Emu Downs vs Brady Creek: common questions
Does Emu Downs or Brady Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Emu Downs scores 980 vs 963 in Brady Creek. 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.
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