Emerton vs Lethbridge Park
The verdict
Lethbridge Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $852K versus $869K in Emerton. Emerton rates higher for liveability (81 vs 68). Emerton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (131 vs 133 min).
Scores
| Emerton | Lethbridge Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 54 |
| Transport | 58 | 59 |
| Education | 36 | 32 |
| Liveability | 81 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Emerton | Lethbridge Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,295 | 4,730 |
| Median age | 32 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,238 | $1,073 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 12.6% |
| Born in Australia | 58.8% | 65.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Emerton Stable · Lethbridge Park Stable
Property
| Emerton | Lethbridge Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $869K | $852K |
| Median unit price | $630K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 21.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $530 | $530 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 22 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Emerton | Lethbridge Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 6 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 392 | 592 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 479 | 317 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,786 | 2,389 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 26,449 | 19,767 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Emerton | Lethbridge Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | 870 |
See the full school list on each profile: Emerton · Lethbridge Park
Transport
| Emerton | Lethbridge Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 131 | 133 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.1 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Emerton | Lethbridge Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 40.2 km | 40.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.7 km | 40.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Emerton | Lethbridge Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,295 | 4,730 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,324 | 4,951 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,392 | 4,881 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 1.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Emerton or Lethbridge Park?
Emerton has the higher residential safety score (Emerton 6/100 vs Lethbridge Park 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Emerton or Lethbridge Park?
Lethbridge Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $852K versus $869K.
Which has better schools, Emerton or Lethbridge Park?
Emerton has a higher average school ICSEA (Emerton 909 vs Lethbridge Park 870; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Emerton or Lethbridge Park?
Lethbridge Park has the higher transport score (Emerton 58/100 vs Lethbridge Park 59/100).
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