Overall score
Emu Park
36.2/100
Zilzie
38.1/100
Emu Park vs Zilzie, QLD Suburb Comparison
Emu Park for families and investment; Zilzie for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Emu ParkZilzie
Crime rate
Emu Park
42.1 / 1k
Zilzie
41.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Emu Park
13
Zilzie
9
Population
Emu Park
2,281
Zilzie
2,846
Metric leadEmu Park 5Zilzie 32 tiedacross 10 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 | Zilzie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.2/100 | 38.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.1/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.1 / 1k | 41.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 9 |
| Green cover | 5.0% | 2.4% |
| Population | 2,281 | 2,846 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Emu Park is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Zilzie is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Emu Park is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities; Zilzie answers with housing affordability, overall desirability, and a larger local community. On housing, Emu Park sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Zilzie.
Emu Park suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Zilzie is the stronger match for families, 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.