Overall score
Emu Point
56.4/100
Spencer Park
55.0/100
Emu Point vs Spencer Park, WA Suburb Comparison
Emu Point for retirees and families; Spencer Park for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Emu PointSpencer Park
Crime rate
Emu Point
50.0 / 1k
Spencer Park
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Emu Point
56
Spencer Park
34
Population
Emu Point
285
Spencer Park
3,445
Metric leadEmu Point 4Spencer Park 52 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 familiesEmu Point
- Best for investmentSpencer Park
- Best for best valueSpencer Park
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 | Spencer Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.4/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 67.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 13 |
| Walkability | 8.5/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 34 |
| Green cover | 26.0% | 7.2% |
| Population | 285 | 3,445 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Emu Point is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Spencer Park is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Emu Point tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Spencer Park stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Spencer Park, 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.