Emerald Beach vs Sandy Beach
The verdict
Sandy Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $916K versus $1.02M in Emerald Beach. Emerald Beach rates higher for education (54 vs 47). On the separate residential safety score, Emerald Beach rates higher (71 vs 52/100 in Sandy Beach).
Scores
| Emerald Beach | Sandy Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 54 | 47 |
| Liveability | 27 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Emerald Beach | Sandy Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,677 | 2,913 |
| Median age | 41 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,813 | $1,567 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.5% | 27.0% |
| Born in Australia | 81.8% | 81.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Emerald Beach Moderate Growth · Sandy Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Emerald Beach | Sandy Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $916K |
| Median unit price | $795K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -13.1% | 26.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| Emerald Beach | Sandy Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 112 | 206 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 149 | 172 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 448 | 687 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,437 | 5,733 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Emerald Beach | Sandy Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 975 |
See the full school list on each profile: Emerald Beach · Sandy Beach
Transport
| Emerald Beach | Sandy 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) | 16.0 km | 18.5 km |
Liveability
| Emerald Beach | Sandy 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 | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 451.6 km | 454.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.3 km | 21.1 km |
Population & growth
| Emerald Beach | Sandy Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,677 | 2,913 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,884 | 3,069 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,112 | 3,255 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.88% | 1.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Emerald Beach or Sandy Beach?
Emerald Beach has the higher residential safety score (Emerald Beach 71/100 vs Sandy Beach 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Emerald Beach or Sandy Beach?
Sandy Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $916K versus $1.02M.
Which has better public transport, Emerald Beach or Sandy Beach?
Emerald Beach and Sandy Beach have similar transport scores.
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