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Emu Point vs Walmsley

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

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Emu Point and Walmsley side by side

MeasureEmu PointWalmsley
Renting
House rent$300/wk$300/wk
Unit rent$300/wk$250/wk
Owner occupied73.0%80.0%
Renter occupied19.0%20.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1615
Average ICSEA994992
Lifestyle and people
Walk score4–
Transit score0–
Bike score5–
Population28547
Median age7144
Climate
Annual rainfall826 mm840 mm
Mean max, January24.0°C23.9°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 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.

Emu 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.

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