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Emerald Hill vs Willala

The verdict

Willala is more affordable, with a median house price of $455K versus $1.01M in Emerald Hill. Emerald Hill rates higher for education (36 vs 28). Emerald Hill is closer to the coast (267.5 km vs 283.2 km).

Scores

Emerald HillWillala
Emerald HillWillala
Overall1312
Transport00
Education3628
Liveability710

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Emerald HillWillala
Population13755
Median age3945
Median household income (wk)$1,708$1,375
Bachelor degree or higher22.4%17.4%
Born in Australia81.0%96.4%
Avg household size2.52.1

Growth: Emerald Hill Stable · Willala Stable

Property

Emerald HillWillala
Median house price$1.01M$455K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$525$410
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)4913

Median price history

Safety

Emerald HillWillala
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k1,4600
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k1,4600
Total incidents /100k (all)8,7590

Total incidents over time

Schools

Emerald HillWillala
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Emerald Hill · Willala

Transport

Emerald HillWillala
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)18.4 km23.6 km

Liveability

Emerald HillWillala
Summer max temp32.0°C32.0°C
Winter max temp16.5°C16.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)670670
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)267.5 km283.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)351.1 km359.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)22.0 km40.3 km

Population & growth

Emerald HillWillala
Population (2021)13755
Estimated 202514458
Projected 204114056
Annual growth rate1.25%1.34%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Emerald Hill or Willala?

Willala is more affordable, with a median house price of $455K versus $1.01M.

Which has better public transport, Emerald Hill or Willala?

Emerald Hill and Willala have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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