Emu Flat vs Spring Farm
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Spring Farm (1017) sits above Emu Flat (1006). Spring Farm skews owner-occupied (95%), Emu Flat runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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| Measure | Emu Flat | Spring Farm |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $350/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $370/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1006 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 106 | 105 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 594 mm | 609 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°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
- Spring Farm edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 1006).
Emu Flat vs Spring Farm: common questions
Does Emu Flat or Spring Farm have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Spring Farm scores 1017 vs 1006 in Emu Flat. 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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