Lower King vs Emu Point
Emu Point scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Emu Point (994) sits above Lower King (992). Lower King skews owner-occupied (87%), Emu Point runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Lower King and Emu Point side by side
| Measure | Lower King | Emu Point |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $320/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 1,890 | 285 |
| Median age | 48 | 71 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 790 mm | 826 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.3°C | 24.0°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). Lower King also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 42%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lower King vs Emu Point: common questions
Does Lower King or Emu Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Emu Point scores 994 vs 992 in Lower King. 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.
Which is more walkable, Lower King or Emu Point?
Emu Point scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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