Lower Bucca vs Emerald Beach
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Emerald Beach (1002) sits above Lower Bucca (957).
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Lower Bucca and Emerald Beach side by side
| Measure | Lower Bucca | Emerald Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,010,000 |
| Median unit | – | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +5.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 2,677 |
| Median age | – | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1444 mm | 1532 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.5°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
- Emerald Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 957).
Lower Bucca vs Emerald Beach: common questions
Does Lower Bucca or Emerald Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Emerald Beach scores 1002 vs 957 in Lower Bucca. 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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