Overall score
Emu Point
56.4/100
Lower King
38.0/100
Emu Point vs Lower King, WA Suburb Comparison
Emu Point for retirees and families; Lower King for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Emu PointLower King
Crime rate
Emu Point
50.0 / 1k
Lower King
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Emu Point
56
Lower King
12
Population
Emu Point
285
Lower King
1,890
Metric leadEmu Point 3Lower King 52 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEmu Point
- Best for familiesEmu Point
- Best for investmentEmu Point
- Best for best valueLower King
- Best for best schoolsEmu Point
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 Point | Lower King |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.4/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 14 |
| Walkability | 8.5/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 12 |
| Green cover | 26.0% | 0.5% |
| Population | 285 | 1,890 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Emu Point is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Lower King is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Emu Point tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, while Lower King stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Households prioritising schools may find Emu Point the better fit, while retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Lower King.
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.