Toowoomba Regional Council
Emu Creek
Emu Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,812
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Emu Creek.
Emu Creek (4355) sits in the Toowoomba region of Queensland.
Emu Creek has roughly 2,812 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$268/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$228/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,812
Median age: 55
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Emu Creek's population at 2,812, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,812
Median age
55
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Emu Creek 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 12 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Toowoomba Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
16,889
total offences in 2026 across the Toowoomba Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: 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 Emu Creek.
Local schools for Emu Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Haden State School
Cooyar State School
Crow's Nest State School
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Frequently asked
About Emu Creek.
- What is the Emu Creek postcode?
- Emu Creek is in the 4355 postcode, in QLD, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Emu Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $268, for units it's $228.
- What schools are in Emu Creek?
- There are 16 schools serving Emu Creek on this page, including Haden State School, Cooyar State School, Crow's Nest State School.
- How walkable is Emu Creek?
- Emu Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Emu Creek?
- Emu Creek is close to Sylvia Vale, Pierce Creek, Genaven, Glenhaven, Glenaven.
- What is the population of Emu Creek?
- Emu Creek has approximately 2,812 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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