Emu Heights at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
3,205
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Emu Heights.
The postcode for Emu Heights is 2750 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Emu Heights (2750) sits in the Penrith region of NSW.
Emu Heights has roughly 3,205 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.
Emu Heights scores 8/100 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.
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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Emu Heights's population at 3,205, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,205
Median age
38
Family households
83%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
3,205
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
83
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.
8
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Emu Heights.
Local schools for Emu Heights
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Government School Catchment
Emu Heights Public School
Mount Riverview Public School
Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High 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 Emu Heights.
- What is the Emu Heights postcode?
- Emu Heights is in the 2750 postcode, in NSW, in the Penrith City Council region.
- Where is Emu Heights?
- Emu Heights is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2750. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Penrith City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Emu Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $440.
- What schools are in Emu Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Emu Heights on this page, including Emu Heights Public School, Mount Riverview Public School, Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School.
- How walkable is Emu Heights?
- Emu Heights has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Emu Heights?
- Emu Heights is close to Mount Riverview, Emu Plains, Leonay, Blaxland, Blaxland East.
- What is the population of Emu Heights?
- The population of Emu Heights is approximately 3,205 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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