Emu Heights vs Regentville
The verdict
Emu Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.37M in Regentville. Emu Heights rates higher for education (52 vs 46). Regentville rates higher for transport (72 vs 57). Regentville is closer to the coast (50.2 km vs 52.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Regentville rates higher (98 vs 76/100 in Emu Heights).
Scores
| Emu Heights | Regentville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 67 |
| Transport | 57 | 72 |
| Education | 52 | 46 |
| Liveability | 65 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Emu Heights | Regentville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,205 | 829 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,398 | $2,187 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.6% | 23.6% |
| Born in Australia | 84.9% | 81.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Emu Heights Stable · Regentville Stable
Property
| Emu Heights | Regentville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.13M | $1.37M |
| Median unit price | $958K | $930K |
| House price YoY | 11.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Emu Heights | Regentville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 62 | 121 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | 121 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 562 | 241 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,153 | 4,946 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Emu Heights | Regentville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,006 | 1,003 |
See the full school list on each profile: Emu Heights · Regentville
Transport
| Emu Heights | Regentville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 144 | 139 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Emu Heights | Regentville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 52.0 km | 50.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 53.8 km | 51.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.6 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Emu Heights | Regentville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,205 | 829 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,201 | 839 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,371 | 840 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.03% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Emu Heights or Regentville?
Regentville has the higher residential safety score (Emu Heights 76/100 vs Regentville 98/100).
Which is more affordable, Emu Heights or Regentville?
Emu Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.37M.
Which has better schools, Emu Heights or Regentville?
Emu Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Emu Heights 1006 vs Regentville 1003; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Emu Heights or Regentville?
Regentville has the higher transport score (Emu Heights 57/100 vs Regentville 72/100).
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