Emerton at a glance
Walk score
42
Car dependent
Population
2,295
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Emerton.
The postcode for Emerton is 2770 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Emerton (2770) sits in the Blacktown region of NSW.
Emerton has roughly 2,295 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Emerton scores 42/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Emerton's population at 2,295, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (42% own, 54% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,295
Median age
32
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
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)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
42%
Renter occupied
54%
At a deeper level
2,295
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
607
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.
42
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Emerton.
Local schools for Emerton
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Government School Catchment
Emerton Public School
Whalan Public School
Tregear Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Emerton.
- What is the Emerton postcode?
- Emerton is in the 2770 postcode, in NSW, in the Blacktown City Council region.
- Where is Emerton?
- Emerton is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2770. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Blacktown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Emerton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Emerton?
- There are 20 schools serving Emerton on this page, including Holy Family Primary School, Emerton Public School, Whalan Public School.
- How walkable is Emerton?
- Emerton has a Walk Score of 42 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Emerton?
- Emerton is close to Tregear, Whalan, Dharruk, Lethbridge Park, Blackett.
- What is the population of Emerton?
- The population of Emerton is approximately 2,295 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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