Side by sideSuburb comparison

Emu Swamp vs Narrambla.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Narrambla (966) sits above Emu Swamp (959).

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

Narrambla edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 959).

Common questionsEmu Swamp vs Narrambla

Common questions

Does Emu Swamp or Narrambla have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Narrambla scores 966 vs 959 in Emu Swamp. 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 Swamp
Metric
Narrambla

Price & Market

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

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$281/wk
102.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
5
156
Population
48,283
51
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

15
Schools nearby
16
959
Avg ICSEA
966

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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