Side by sideSuburb comparison

Emu Point vs Walmsley.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Emu Point (994) sits above Walmsley (992).

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 Point edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 992). Walmsley also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 42%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsEmu Point vs Walmsley

Common questions

Does Emu Point or Walmsley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Emu Point scores 994 vs 992 in Walmsley. 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 Point
Metric
Walmsley

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
80.0%
19.0%
Renter occupied
20.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

4
Walk score
0
Transit score
5
Bike score
285
Population
47
71
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
15
994
Avg ICSEA
992

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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