Emu Creek vs Strathfieldsaye
The verdict
Emu Creek rates higher for education (69 vs 64). Strathfieldsaye rates higher for transport (25 vs 0). Emu Creek is closer to the coast (120.3 km vs 124.3 km).
Scores
Emu CreekStrathfieldsaye
| Emu Creek | Strathfieldsaye | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 41 |
| Transport | 0 | 25 |
| Education | 69 | 64 |
| Liveability | 14 | 38 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Emu Creek | Strathfieldsaye | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 376 | 6,850 |
| Median age | 45 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,963 | $2,237 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.8% | 42.3% |
| Born in Australia | 90.4% | 89.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Emu Creek High Growth · Strathfieldsaye High Growth
Property
| Emu Creek | Strathfieldsaye | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $708K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -0.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | 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
| Emu Creek | Strathfieldsaye | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 219 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 266 | 88 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 532 | 102 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 798 | 1,431 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Emu Creek | Strathfieldsaye | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,070 |
See the full school list on each profile: Emu Creek · Strathfieldsaye
Transport
| Emu Creek | Strathfieldsaye | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 46 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.6 km | 7.8 km |
Liveability
| Emu Creek | Strathfieldsaye | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 74 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 120.3 km | 124.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 120.5 km | 124.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 74.1 km | 77.0 km |
Population & growth
| Emu Creek | Strathfieldsaye | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 376 | 6,850 |
| Estimated 2025 | 411 | 7,508 |
| Projected 2041 | 497 | 9,047 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.25% | 2.32% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Emu Creek or Strathfieldsaye?
Strathfieldsaye has the higher transport score (Emu Creek 0/100 vs Strathfieldsaye 25/100).
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