Emu Vale vs Mount Sturt
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Emu Vale (973) sits above Mount Sturt (953). Emu Vale skews owner-occupied (93%), Mount Sturt runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Emu Vale and Mount Sturt side by side
| Measure | Emu Vale | Mount Sturt |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 953 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 161 | 14 |
| Median age | 60 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 630 mm | 696 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 28.9°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 Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 953). Emu Vale also has a higher family-household share (70% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Emu Vale vs Mount Sturt: common questions
Does Emu Vale or Mount Sturt have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Emu Vale scores 973 vs 953 in Mount Sturt. 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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