Emerald Hill vs Gunnedah
The verdict
Gunnedah is more affordable, with a median house price of $564K versus $763K in Emerald Hill. Emerald Hill rates higher for education (36 vs 27). Gunnedah rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Gunnedah is closer to the coast (248.4 km vs 267.5 km).
Scores
Emerald HillGunnedah
| Emerald Hill | Gunnedah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 13 | 51 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 36 | 27 |
| Liveability | 7 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Emerald Hill | Gunnedah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 137 | 10,359 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,708 | $1,564 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.4% | 20.8% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 85.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Emerald Hill Stable · Gunnedah Stable
Property
| Emerald Hill | Gunnedah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $763K | $564K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $421K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 20.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Emerald Hill | Gunnedah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 14 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,460 | 637 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 502 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,460 | 869 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,759 | 12,086 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Emerald Hill | Gunnedah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 7 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 904 |
See the full school list on each profile: Emerald Hill · Gunnedah
Transport
| Emerald Hill | Gunnedah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| 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) | 18.4 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Emerald Hill | Gunnedah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 670 | 670 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 0 | 27 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 267.5 km | 248.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 351.1 km | 333.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 22.0 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Emerald Hill | Gunnedah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 137 | 10,359 |
| Estimated 2025 | 144 | 10,633 |
| Projected 2041 | 140 | 10,983 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.25% | 0.65% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Emerald Hill or Gunnedah?
Gunnedah is more affordable, with a median house price of $564K versus $763K.
Which has better public transport, Emerald Hill or Gunnedah?
Gunnedah has the higher transport score (Emerald Hill 0/100 vs Gunnedah 64/100).
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