Emerton vs Whalan
The verdict
Emerton is more affordable, with a median house price of $926K versus $930K in Whalan. Whalan rates higher for liveability (92 vs 81). Whalan has a shorter estimated CBD commute (108 vs 109 min). On the separate residential safety score, Whalan rates higher (25 vs 6/100 in Emerton).
Scores
| Emerton | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 66 |
| Transport | 58 | 64 |
| Education | 36 | 37 |
| Liveability | 81 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Emerton | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,295 | 5,929 |
| Median age | 32 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,238 | $1,160 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 18.4% |
| Born in Australia | 58.8% | 61.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Emerton Stable · Whalan Moderate Growth
Property
| Emerton | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $926K | $930K |
| Median unit price | $693K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 9.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 58 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Emerton | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 6 | 25 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 392 | 337 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 479 | 236 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,786 | 1,400 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 23,791 | 9,901 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Emerton | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | 896 |
Transport
| Emerton | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 109 | 108 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.1 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Emerton | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 40.2 km | 39.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.7 km | 39.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Emerton | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,295 | 5,929 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,324 | 6,235 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,392 | 6,872 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 1.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Emerton or Whalan?
Whalan has the higher residential safety score (Emerton 6/100 vs Whalan 25/100).
Which is more affordable, Emerton or Whalan?
Emerton is more affordable, with a median house price of $926K versus $930K.
Which has better schools, Emerton or Whalan?
Emerton has a higher average school ICSEA (Emerton 909 vs Whalan 896; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Emerton or Whalan?
Whalan has the higher transport score (Emerton 58/100 vs Whalan 64/100).
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