Bucca vs Emerald Beach, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bucca | Emerald Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.9/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.2/100 | 65.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 131.9 / 1k | 68.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 57 | 63 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 17 |
| Population | 614 | 2,677 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesBucca
- Best for beach lifestyleEmerald Beach
- Best for investmentEmerald Beach
- Best for best valueEmerald Beach
- Best for best schoolsBucca
Comparison summary
Bucca (NSW) and Emerald Beach offer different strengths across official suburb data. Emerald Beach leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Emerald Beach; Housing (desirability) favours Emerald Beach; Crime rate favours Emerald Beach. Quick verdicts: Families → Bucca (NSW), Beach lifestyle → Emerald Beach, Investment → Emerald Beach, Best value → Emerald Beach.