Side by sideSuburb comparison

Porter Lagoon vs Emu Downs.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Porter Lagoon (981) sits above Emu Downs (980).

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

Porter Lagoon edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 980).

Common questionsPorter Lagoon vs Emu Downs

Common questions

Does Porter Lagoon or Emu Downs have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Porter Lagoon scores 981 vs 980 in Emu Downs. 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

Porter Lagoon
Metric
Emu Downs

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$170/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
125.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
8
Population
52
43
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
13
981
Avg ICSEA
980

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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