Avonsleigh vs Emerald, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Avonsleigh | Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.0/100 | 57.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 66.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 3.6 / 1k | 38.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 26 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 79 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 145 |
| Population | 844 | 5,890 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesAvonsleigh
- Best for familiesEmerald
- Best for best valueEmerald
- Best for best schoolsEmerald
Comparison summary
Avonsleigh and Emerald (Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Emerald (Vic.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Emerald (Vic.); Housing (desirability) favours Avonsleigh; Crime rate favours Avonsleigh. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Avonsleigh, Families → Emerald (Vic.), Best value → Emerald (Vic.), Best schools → Emerald (Vic.).