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Emerton NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Emerton NSW is 2,295 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Emerton is $562 per week ($29,224 per year). Median rent in Emerton is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Emerton has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Emerton has a population density of 2561.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Emerton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (28% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Samoan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emerton is $1,618.

There were 144 recorded offences in Emerton in 2025-26, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (64 offences).

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Emerton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Emerton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$562/wk

$29,224 per year

#7578 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

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Median Age

32years

6 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,618/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 1 per bedroom

Emerton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (1,138) Female 50.3% (1,152)

Population Density

2561.4

people per km²

2,295 people · 0.9 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,414

Family income/wk

Emerton Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Emerton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.7% 136 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.3% 168 dwellings

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

Emerton Country of Birth

Australia

91.1%

England

2.5%

Fiji

1.7%

Indonesia

0.9%

India

0.8%

Bangladesh

0.7%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

0.7%

Afghanistan

0.5%

Chile

0.5%

Egypt

0.5%

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

Emerton Religion

No Religion

27.8%

Catholic

27.4%

Not stated

12.8%

Anglican

9.7%

Christian (other)

8.6%

Islam

6.5%

Uniting Church

4.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Emerton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

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

Emerton Languages Spoken at Home

Samoan

26.2%

Other

22.5%

SAL Tot

16.4%

Arabic

11.1%

SAL Tagalog

11.1%

Turkish

4.9%

SAL Filipin

4.0%

Hindi

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Emerton Employment

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Employed full-time

25.5% 364 people

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Employed part-time

13.4% 191 people

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Unemployed

6.0% 86 people

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Not in labour force

55.0% 785 people

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

Emerton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.2%

Bachelor Degree

19.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.2%

Postgraduate Degree

5.5%

Certificate I/II

4.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

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

Emerton Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.9%

Community & Personal Service

18.3%

Professionals

17.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.8%

Labourers

10.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.2%

Sales Workers

7.4%

Managers

6.5%

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

Emerton Field of Study

Engineering

19.9%

Management & Commerce

19.5%

Society & Culture

16.8%

Health

12.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.9%

Architecture & Building

7.2%

Education

4.8%

Information Technology

4.1%

Creative Arts

3.4%

Agriculture & Environment

2.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.4%

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

Emerton Dwelling Types

Separate house

83.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

17.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Emerton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

2.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.1%

$4,000+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Emerton Marital Status

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Married

34.2% 587

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Separated

4.8% 83

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Divorced

9.1% 156

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Widowed

6.2% 106

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Never married

45.8% 786

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Emerton Ancestry

Other

23.1%

English

22.1%

Australian

19.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.9%

Samoan

6.8%

Filipino

6.1%

Irish

5.2%

Scottish

2.4%

Maori

1.9%

Chinese

1.7%

German

1.7%

Indian

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Emerton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.0%

Secondary — Government

26.2%

Vocational Education

8.2%

Pre-school

8.0%

Secondary — Catholic

7.2%

Primary — Catholic

5.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.8%

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

Emerton Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

9.7% 400

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No need for assistance

90.3% 3,735

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

Emerton Volunteering

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Volunteer

6.0% 91

—

Not a volunteer

94.0% 1,432

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Emerton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.6%

$300-$449/mo

1.9%

$450-$599/mo

3.1%

$600-$799/mo

3.7%

$800-$999/mo

5.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Emerton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.9%

Did not go to work

16.9%

Car (passenger)

9.2%

Train

3.4%

Other

1.5%

Bus

1.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Walked only

0.6%

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

Emerton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

17.2%

1 vehicle

43.1%

2 vehicles

26.7%

3 vehicles

7.8%

4+ vehicles

5.2%

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

Emerton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.4%

2 bedrooms

8.0%

3 bedrooms

68.6%

4 bedrooms

14.5%

5 bedrooms

2.5%

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

Emerton Population Mobility

11.4%

moved in the last year

36.7%

moved in the last 5 years

12.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

43.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Emerton Indigenous Population

10.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

435

Indigenous residents

3,777

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Emerton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

223

Asthma

105

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Cancer

Dementia

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

Emerton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

7.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$800-$999/wk

13.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Emerton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.9%

One parent — children under 15

22.0%

Couple — no children

14.7%

Couple — no children under 15

12.4%

One parent — no children under 15

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Emerton Military Service

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Previously served

0.9% 13

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Never served

99.1% 1,510

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Emerton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.1% 199

—

Did not provide

86.9% 1,323

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Emerton Children Ever Born

No children

30.7%

1 child

14.6%

2 children

20.7%

3 children

16.6%

4 children

13.0%

5+ children

4.3%

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

Emerton When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

118

1991–2000

127

2001–2010

163

2011–2015

100

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Emerton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.5%

5–14 hours

19.1%

15–29 hours

8.3%

30+ hours

9.3%

Did not do domestic work

47.9%

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

Emerton Household Size

1 person

23.7%

2 persons

27.6%

3 persons

18.6%

4 persons

12.7%

5 persons

7.2%

6+ persons

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Emerton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,807

Moved from NSW

174

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

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

Emerton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.0%

Step family — no other children

9.0%

Blended family — no other children

6.7%

Intact family — other children present

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Emerton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 144 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Assault

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Emerton Schools

schools nearby

government

910

avg ICSEA score

14,596

total students

Australian Islamic College of Sydney Independent

Combined · K-12 · 1,289 students

1077

ICSEA

Western Grammar School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 387 students

1073

ICSEA

Richard Johnson Anglican College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 1,028 students

1072

ICSEA

Good Shepherd Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 626 students

1039

ICSEA

Ropes Crossing Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 789 students

1019

ICSEA

CathWest Innovation College Catholic

Secondary · 10-12 · 385 students

1013

ICSEA

St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 279 students

966

ICSEA

Plumpton High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,182 students

966

ICSEA

Mount Druitt Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 565 students

961

ICSEA

Halinda School Government

Combined · U · 114 students

955

ICSEA

Oxley Park Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 601 students

953

ICSEA

Holy Family Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 201 students

945

ICSEA

Hebersham Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 515 students

904

ICSEA

Dawson Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 293 students

898

ICSEA

Chifley College Senior Campus Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 499 students

894

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 34 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Emerton Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,238/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Emerton

Your weekly income

≈ $5,365/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $918/wk

Rent share 25.8%

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Emerton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Norah Head

Pop: 1,149 Income: $811/wk Rent: $400/wk

Ramsgate

Pop: 1,151 Income: $779/wk Rent: $550/wk

Coleambally

Pop: 1,152 Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk

Kendall

Pop: 1,153 Income: $642/wk Rent: $342/wk

Bowraville

Pop: 1,157 Income: $521/wk Rent: $260/wk

Lawrence (NSW)

Pop: 1,159 Income: $506/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emerton

What is the population of Emerton NSW?

The population of Emerton NSW is 2,295 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2561.4 people per km².Emerton is ranked #2,832 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Emerton?

The median personal income in Emerton NSW is $562 per week, or $29,224 per year.The median household income is $1,238 per week.Family income is $1,414 per week.Emerton is ranked #7,578 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Emerton?

Median rent in Emerton NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 25.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Emerton ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Emerton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emerton NSW is $1,618. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Emerton?

The median age in Emerton NSW is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Emerton a good suburb to live in?

Emerton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,295.The median income is $562/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.8% 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: 11416. All dollar figures in AUD.