Emerald Hill at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
137
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Emerald Hill.
The postcode for Emerald Hill is 2380 (NSW).
Emerald Hill (2380) sits in the Gunnedah region of NSW.
Emerald Hill has roughly 137 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Emerald Hill scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Emerald Hill's population at 137, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
137
Median age
39
Family households
76%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
137
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Emerald Hill.
Local schools for Emerald Hill
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Government School Catchment
G S Kidd Memorial School
Gunnedah High School
Gunnedah Public School
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Frequently asked
About Emerald Hill.
- What is the Emerald Hill postcode?
- Emerald Hill is in the 2380 postcode, in NSW, in the Gunnedah region.
- Where is Emerald Hill?
- Emerald Hill is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2380, in the Gunnedah region.
- What is the average rent in Emerald Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Emerald Hill?
- There are 12 schools serving Emerald Hill on this page, including G S Kidd Memorial School, Gunnedah High School, Carinya Christian School Gunnedah.
- How walkable is Emerald Hill?
- Emerald Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Emerald Hill?
- Emerald Hill is close to Marys Mount, Coocooboonah, Noggabri, Burburgate, Milroy.
- What is the population of Emerald Hill?
- The population of Emerald Hill is approximately 137 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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