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Emerald Hill NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Emerald Hill, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Emerald Hill NSW is 137 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Emerald Hill is $860 per week ($44,720 per year). Median rent in Emerald Hill is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Emerald Hill has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Emerald Hill has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emerald Hill is $1,686.

There were 6 recorded offences in Emerald Hill in 2025-26, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Emerald Hill Population

residents (Census 2021)

Emerald Hill Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$860/wk

$44,720 per year

#2627 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,686/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Emerald Hill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (71) Female 46.2% (61)

Population Density

0.7

people per km²

137 people · 190.2 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,166

Family income/wk

Emerald Hill Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Emerald Hill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.3% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.7% 21 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Emerald Hill Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Emerald Hill Religion

Catholic

37.5%

No Religion

20.6%

Anglican

14.0%

Not stated

11.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

8.1%

Uniting Church

5.1%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Emerald Hill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Emerald Hill Employment

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Employed full-time

49.5% 47 people

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Employed part-time

25.3% 24 people

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Not in labour force

25.3% 24 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Emerald Hill Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.5%

Bachelor Degree

28.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Emerald Hill Occupation

Managers

23.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.7%

Clerical & Administrative

17.4%

Professionals

15.2%

Labourers

8.7%

Community & Personal Service

6.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Emerald Hill Field of Study

Engineering

23.9%

Education

23.9%

Agriculture & Environment

19.6%

Management & Commerce

15.2%

Society & Culture

10.9%

Architecture & Building

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Emerald Hill Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Emerald Hill Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.4%

$500-$649/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

12.5%

$4,000+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Emerald Hill Marital Status

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Married

54.4% 56

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Divorced

13.6% 14

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Widowed

2.9% 3

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Never married

29.1% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Emerald Hill Ancestry

Australian

41.6%

English

33.1%

Irish

9.1%

Scottish

8.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

German

2.6%

Indian

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Emerald Hill School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

18.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

18.2%

Secondary — Catholic

18.2%

Vocational Education

18.2%

Pre-school

13.6%

Primary — Government

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Emerald Hill Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.5% 6

✅

No need for assistance

97.5% 232

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Emerald Hill Volunteering

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Volunteer

31.9% 30

—

Not a volunteer

68.1% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Emerald Hill Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

20.0%

$600-$799/mo

20.0%

$800-$999/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Emerald Hill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.0%

Walked only

16.0%

Did not go to work

8.0%

Truck

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Emerald Hill Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.3%

2 vehicles

53.1%

3 vehicles

26.5%

4+ vehicles

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Emerald Hill Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

18.8%

3 bedrooms

35.4%

4 bedrooms

35.4%

5 bedrooms

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Emerald Hill Population Mobility

13.7%

moved in the last year

31.3%

moved in the last 5 years

66.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Emerald Hill Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

246

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Emerald Hill Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Cancer

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Emerald Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Emerald Hill Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.2%

Couple — no children

38.8%

Couple — no children under 15

9.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Emerald Hill Military Service

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Previously served

5.2% 5

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Never served

94.8% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Emerald Hill Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.1% 13

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Did not provide

86.9% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Emerald Hill Children Ever Born

No children

48.3%

1 child

13.8%

2 children

37.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Emerald Hill When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Emerald Hill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

30.9%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

14.4%

30+ hours

11.3%

Did not do domestic work

14.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Emerald Hill Household Size

1 person

17.0%

2 persons

51.1%

3 persons

14.9%

4 persons

17.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Emerald Hill Where Residents Moved From

Same address

107

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Emerald Hill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Emerald Hill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Emerald Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,708/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Emerald Hill

Your weekly income

≈ $7,401/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,458/wk

Rent share 14.6%

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Emerald Hill vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Chatham Valley

Pop: 69 Income: $675/wk Rent: $375/wk

Gidginbung

Pop: 69 Income: $754/wk Rent: $100/wk

Horseshoe Creek

Pop: 69 Income: $787/wk Rent: $238/wk

Lowther

Pop: 69 Income: $710/wk Rent: $355/wk

Rob Roy

Pop: 69 Income: $630/wk Rent: $313/wk

Rocky Plain (NSW)

Pop: 69 Income: $850/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emerald Hill

What is the population of Emerald Hill NSW?

The population of Emerald Hill NSW is 137 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Emerald Hill is ranked #8,016 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Emerald Hill?

The median personal income in Emerald Hill NSW is $860 per week, or $44,720 per year.The median household income is $1,708 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.Emerald Hill is ranked #2,627 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Emerald Hill?

Median rent in Emerald Hill NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 14.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Emerald Hill ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Emerald Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emerald Hill NSW is $1,686. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Emerald Hill?

The median age in Emerald Hill NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Emerald Hill a good suburb to live in?

Emerald Hill is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 137.The median income is $860/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11415. All dollar figures in AUD.