Dewhurst vs Emerald
The verdict
Emerald rates higher for liveability (55 vs 16). Dewhurst is closer to the coast (26.2 km vs 29.8 km).
Scores
DewhurstEmerald
| Dewhurst | Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 45 |
| Transport | 0 | 20 |
| Education | 54 | 64 |
| Liveability | 16 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dewhurst | Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 151 | 5,890 |
| Median age | 50 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,349 | $2,119 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.2% | 37.4% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 80.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Dewhurst High Growth · Emerald High Growth
Property
| Dewhurst | Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $871K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -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
| Dewhurst | Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 662 | 238 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 204 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 170 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,311 | 2,937 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dewhurst | Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,051 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dewhurst · Emerald
Transport
| Dewhurst | 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) | 156 | 144 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.4 km | 8.2 km |
Liveability
| Dewhurst | 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 | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 0 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 152 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.2 km | 29.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 47.9 km | 44.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.7 km | 11.9 km |
Population & growth
| Dewhurst | Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 151 | 5,890 |
| Estimated 2025 | 153 | 5,965 |
| Projected 2041 | 251 | 9,786 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.33% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Dewhurst or Emerald?
Emerald has the higher transport score (Dewhurst 0/100 vs Emerald 20/100).
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