Emerald Beach vs Sapphire Beach
The verdict
Emerald Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.19M in Sapphire Beach. Sapphire Beach rates higher for liveability (39 vs 27). Sapphire Beach is closer to the coast (1.6 km vs 3.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Emerald Beach rates higher (71 vs 66/100 in Sapphire Beach).
Scores
| Emerald Beach | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 30 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 54 | 53 |
| Liveability | 27 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Emerald Beach | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,677 | 2,660 |
| Median age | 41 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,813 | $2,056 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.5% | 43.8% |
| Born in Australia | 81.8% | 78.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Emerald Beach Moderate Growth · Sapphire Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Emerald Beach | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.19M |
| Median unit price | $795K | $535K |
| House price YoY | -13.1% | -10.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Emerald Beach | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 112 | 263 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 149 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 448 | 263 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,437 | 7,444 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Emerald Beach | Sapphire 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: Emerald Beach · Sapphire Beach
Transport
| Emerald Beach | Sapphire 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 | 8.9 km |
Liveability
| Emerald Beach | Sapphire 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 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 451.6 km | 444.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.3 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| Emerald Beach | Sapphire Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,677 | 2,660 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,884 | 2,866 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,112 | 3,092 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.88% | 1.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Emerald Beach or Sapphire Beach?
Emerald Beach has the higher residential safety score (Emerald Beach 71/100 vs Sapphire Beach 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Emerald Beach or Sapphire Beach?
Emerald Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.19M.
Which has better public transport, Emerald Beach or Sapphire Beach?
Emerald Beach and Sapphire Beach have similar transport scores.
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