Emerald at a glance
Median house
$922,500
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
7,974
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Emerald.
The postcode for Emerald is 3782 (VIC).
The median house price in Emerald is $922,500.
Emerald (3782) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria. The median house here is $922,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Emerald has roughly 7,974 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Emerald scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Emerald's population at 7,974, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
7,974
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $922,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 66% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $185,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$922,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$383/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$326/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$922,500
$316,800
7,974
Median age: 43
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.16% (median rent $383/wk against a $922,500 price tag). Units yield 5.35% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.16%
Based on $922,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.35%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
188
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
56
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Emerald.
Local schools for Emerald
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Emerald Primary School
Emerald Secondary College
Menzies Creek Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Emerald.
- What is the median house price in Emerald?
- The median house price in Emerald, VIC 3782 is $922,500. The median unit price is $316,800.
- What is the Emerald postcode?
- Emerald is in the 3782 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Emerald?
- Emerald is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3782, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Emerald?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $383, for units it's $326.
- What schools are in Emerald?
- There are 20 schools serving Emerald on this page, including Emerald Primary School, Emerald Secondary College, Menzies Creek Primary School.
- How walkable is Emerald?
- Emerald has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Emerald?
- Emerald is close to Clematis, Menzies Creek, Kallista, Avonsleigh, Cockatoo.
- What is the population of Emerald?
- The population of Emerald is approximately 7,974 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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