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House Median
This Suburb $922,500
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime Rate 3,056
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 0.8%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 0
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

Emerald Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$923K
House Growth
+101% 2014-2024
Unit Price
No data
Unit Growth
No data
3BR House
$535/week
2BR House
$470/week
3BR Unit
$500/week
2BR Unit
$450/week

Emerald Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 3,056 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
180
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 35 19.4%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 117 65%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 2 1.1%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 8 4.4%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 14 7.8%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 4 2.2%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Emerald Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

5,890
Total Population
117
People/km² Density
0.8%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
2,751 people
46.7%
2
Aust
2,234 people
37.9%
3
Scottish
747 people
12.7%
4
Irish
703 people
11.9%
5
German
297 people
5.0%

Transport

52.6 km
Distance to CBD
50 mins
Drive to CBD
94 mins
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive required

Emerald Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Suburbs Near EMERALD

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 0 nearby suburbs

No nearby suburb data available

📍 About Emerald

EMERALD is situated in Melbourne's Interface region. The ABS 2021 Census recorded a population of 5,890 residents across the area, creating a comfortable density of 117 people per square kilometre.

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price has reached $0.9M, representing impressive growth of 101% over the past decade.

Education: Local families have access to Emerald Secondary College, a public school that achieved a ranking of #159 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Emerald stands out as an extremely safe community, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 3056 per 100,000 residents—just 0.45 times the Victorian average of 6810.

Demographics: The suburb has a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 0.80% of the population, or approximately 47 people.

Transport: Located approximately 52.6km from the CBD, Emerald offers a peaceful lifestyle with a 50-minute drive to the city centre, though there is no train station serving the area.