Overall score
Emu Point
56.4/100
Middleton Beach
52.8/100
Emu Point vs Middleton Beach, WA Suburb Comparison
Emu Point for retirees and schools; Middleton Beach for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Emu PointMiddleton Beach
Crime rate
Emu Point
50.0 / 1k
Middleton Beach
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Emu Point
56
Middleton Beach
61
Population
Emu Point
285
Middleton Beach
759
Metric leadEmu Point 2Middleton Beach 72 tiedacross 11 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 beach lifestyleMiddleton Beach
- Best for best valueMiddleton Beach
- 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 | Middleton Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.4/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 9 |
| Walkability | 8.5/100 | 29.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 61 |
| Green cover | 26.0% | 5.5% |
| Population | 285 | 759 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Emu Point is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Middleton Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Where Middleton Beach is shaped by the coast, Emu Point offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Emu Point tends to lead on improving crime trends and a mature, settled community, while Middleton Beach stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Middleton Beach, while Emu Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.