Cockatoo vs Emerald VIC
Two Victoria suburbs, about 4.2 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Cockatoo | Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,408 | 5,890 |
| Median age | 36 | 43 |
| Median house price | $737,500 | $902,500 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $370 | $400 |
| Owner-occupied | 91% | 91% |
| Family households | 80% | 80% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 6 | 8 |
| Tree canopy | 45% | 58% |
| Population 2011 | 4,400 | 5,813 |
What stands out
Emerald's median house price is about 22% above Cockatoo's.
Cockatoo rents cheaper — $370 vs $400 a week at the census.
Emerald ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 8 vs 6).
Emerald is the greener of the two (58% vs 45% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Cockatoo +0%, Emerald +1%.
In short
On the median house price Cockatoo is the cheaper of the two, $737,500 against $902,500. The two sit about 4.2 km apart in a straight line, both in Victoria.
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