Emerald vs Fork Lagoons
The verdict
Emerald rates higher for liveability (76 vs 16). Emerald is closer to the coast (196.3 km vs 198.9 km).
Scores
EmeraldFork Lagoons
| Emerald | Fork Lagoons | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 6 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 0 |
| Liveability | 76 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Emerald | Fork Lagoons | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,904 | 33 |
| Median age | 32 | 28 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,202 | $1,125 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.1% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 77.0% | 60.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Growth: Emerald — · Fork Lagoons —
Property
| Emerald | Fork Lagoons | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | 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
| Emerald | Fork Lagoons | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 899 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 329 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,415 | 7,415 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Emerald | Fork Lagoons | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 10 | 0 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Emerald · Fork Lagoons
Transport
| Emerald | Fork Lagoons | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 541.1 km | 568.2 km |
Liveability
| Emerald | Fork Lagoons | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.2°C | 23.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 0 |
| Parks | 30 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 196.3 km | 198.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 657.1 km | 684.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 27.4 km |
Population & growth
| Emerald | Fork Lagoons | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,904 | 33 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,910 | 33 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.01% | 0.00% |
Common questions
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