Overall score
Emu Park
36.2/100
Mulambin
29.1/100
Emu Park vs Mulambin, QLD Suburb Comparison
Emu Park for retirees and families; Mulambin for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Emu ParkMulambin
Crime rate
Emu Park
42.1 / 1k
Mulambin
64.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Emu Park
13
Mulambin
10
Population
Emu Park
2,281
Mulambin
917
Metric leadEmu Park 6Mulambin 12 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Emu Park | Mulambin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.2/100 | 29.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.1/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.1 / 1k | 64.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 10 |
| Green cover | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,281 | 917 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Emu Park is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Mulambin is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Mulambin leans into coastal living, while Emu Park feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Emu Park is stronger for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community; Mulambin answers with housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Emu Park sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Mulambin.
Choose Emu Park if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Mulambin for retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.