EMU PLAINS
EMU PLAINS Property Overview
Local Schools (2)
Public (1)
Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School
DetailsCatholic (1)
Penola Catholic College Emu Plains
DetailsEMU PLAINS Neighbouring Suburbs
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About EMU PLAINS
Emu Plains is located in Western Sydney, approximately 57.6km from CBD, about 96 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 8,126 with a density of 1001 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,040,000, below Sydney average; unit median $585,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School has 22 Distinguished Achievers; Catholic school Penola Catholic College Emu Plains has 5.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5685 per 100,000, 0.86x the NSW average, a safe area.
Demographics: Australian comprises 41.61%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (40.00%) and Irish (13.73%).
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Emu Plains has a house median of $1,040,000 and unit median of $585,000. Property prices are below Sydney median, offering good value.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Emu Plains has a crime rate of 5685 per 100,000, which is 0.86x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.
Government schools: Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School, 2024 HSC results: 22 Distinguished Achievers. Catholic schools: Penola Catholic College Emu Plains, 2024 HSC results: 5 Distinguished Achievers.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Emu Plains has a population of 8,126, with Chinese comprising 1.20%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: Aust (41.61%), English (40.00%), Irish (13.73%), Scottish (9.94%), German (3.75%).
Emu Plains is approximately 57.6km from Sydney CBD, about 47 minutes by car or 96 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T1 North Shore & Western Line line(s). Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.