Bucca vs Emerald Beach
The verdict
Emerald Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.43M in Bucca. Emerald Beach rates higher for education (54 vs 38). Emerald Beach is closer to the coast (3.0 km vs 8.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bucca rates higher (100 vs 71/100 in Emerald Beach).
Scores
| Bucca | Emerald Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 26 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 54 |
| Liveability | 24 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bucca | Emerald Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 614 | 2,677 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,740 | $1,813 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.6% | 37.5% |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | 81.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Bucca Stable · Emerald Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Bucca | Emerald Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.43M | $1.02M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $795K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -13.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $695 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 7 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bucca | Emerald Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 112 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 163 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 326 | 448 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,538 | 3,437 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bucca | Emerald Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bucca · Emerald Beach
Transport
| Bucca | Emerald Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 17.1 km | 16.0 km |
Liveability
| Bucca | Emerald Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.2 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 449.9 km | 451.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.0 km | 18.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bucca | Emerald Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 614 | 2,677 |
| Estimated 2025 | 641 | 2,884 |
| Projected 2041 | 628 | 3,112 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 1.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bucca or Emerald Beach?
Bucca has the higher residential safety score (Bucca 100/100 vs Emerald Beach 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Bucca or Emerald Beach?
Emerald Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.43M.
Which has better public transport, Bucca or Emerald Beach?
Bucca and Emerald Beach have similar transport scores.
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