Emu Heights vs Emu Plains
The verdict
Emu Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.18M in Emu Plains. Emu Plains rates higher for transport (91 vs 57). Emu Plains has a shorter estimated CBD commute (112 vs 173 min). On the separate residential safety score, Emu Heights rates higher (76 vs 68/100 in Emu Plains).
Scores
| Emu Heights | Emu Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 78 |
| Transport | 57 | 91 |
| Education | 52 | 52 |
| Liveability | 65 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Emu Heights | Emu Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,205 | 8,126 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,398 | $1,877 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.6% | 30.5% |
| Born in Australia | 84.9% | 81.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Emu Heights Stable · Emu Plains Stable
Property
| Emu Heights | Emu Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.10M | $1.18M |
| Median unit price | $950K | $882K |
| House price YoY | 16.7% | 23.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Emu Heights | Emu Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 62 | 209 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 562 | 357 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,590 | 6,067 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Emu Heights | Emu Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,006 | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Emu Heights · Emu Plains
Transport
| Emu Heights | Emu Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 92 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 173 | 112 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 710 m |
Liveability
| Emu Heights | Emu Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 15 |
| Parks | 12 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 51 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 52.0 km | 51.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 53.8 km | 52.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.6 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Emu Heights | Emu Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,205 | 8,126 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,201 | 8,117 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,371 | 8,547 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.03% | -0.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Emu Heights or Emu Plains?
Emu Heights has the higher residential safety score (Emu Heights 76/100 vs Emu Plains 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Emu Heights or Emu Plains?
Emu Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.18M.
Which has better schools, Emu Heights or Emu Plains?
Emu Plains has a higher average school ICSEA (Emu Heights 1006 vs Emu Plains 1018; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Emu Heights or Emu Plains?
Emu Plains has the higher transport score (Emu Heights 57/100 vs Emu Plains 91/100).
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