Beaconsfield Upper vs Emerald
The verdict
Emerald is more affordable, with a median house price of $871K versus $1.05M in Beaconsfield Upper. Emerald rates higher for liveability (55 vs 33). Beaconsfield Upper is closer to the coast (24.1 km vs 29.8 km).
Scores
| Beaconsfield Upper | Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 45 |
| Transport | 0 | 20 |
| Education | 60 | 64 |
| Liveability | 33 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beaconsfield Upper | Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,997 | 5,890 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,755 | $2,119 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.1% | 37.4% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 80.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Beaconsfield Upper High Growth · Emerald High Growth
Property
| Beaconsfield Upper | Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.05M | $871K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -0.2% | -7.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Beaconsfield Upper | Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 100 | 238 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 33 | 204 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 33 | 170 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 968 | 2,937 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beaconsfield Upper | Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,047 | 1,051 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beaconsfield Upper · Emerald
Transport
| Beaconsfield Upper | Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 20 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 148 | 144 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.6 km | 8.2 km |
Liveability
| Beaconsfield Upper | Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 8 |
| Parks | 4 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 152 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.1 km | 29.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 45.3 km | 44.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.5 km | 11.9 km |
Population & growth
| Beaconsfield Upper | Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,997 | 5,890 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,035 | 5,965 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,979 | 9,786 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beaconsfield Upper or Emerald?
Beaconsfield Upper has the higher residential safety score (Beaconsfield Upper 100/100 vs Emerald 98/100).
Which is more affordable, Beaconsfield Upper or Emerald?
Emerald is more affordable, with a median house price of $871K versus $1.05M.
Which has better schools, Beaconsfield Upper or Emerald?
Emerald has a higher average school ICSEA (Beaconsfield Upper 1047 vs Emerald 1051; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Beaconsfield Upper or Emerald?
Emerald has the higher transport score (Beaconsfield Upper 0/100 vs Emerald 20/100).
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