Emu Park at a glance
Median house
$568,000
Median unit
$400,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,281
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Emu Park.
The postcode for Emu Park is 4710 (QLD).
The median house price in Emu Park is $568,000.
Emu Park (4710) sits in the Livingstone region of Queensland. The median house here is $568,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Emu Park has roughly 2,281 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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 Park 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Emu Park's population at 2,281, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,281
Median age
54
Family households
70%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $568,000 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. Units come in around $400,000, roughly 30% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $114,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Emu Park on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$568,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $400,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$568,000
$400,000
2,281
Median age: 54
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.20% (median rent $350/wk against a $568,000 price tag). Units yield 3.90% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.20%
Based on $568,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.90%
Based on $400,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
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 Livingstone Shire 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.
4,087
total offences in 2026 across the Livingstone Shire 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
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Education
Schools in Emu Park.
Local schools for Emu Park
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Emu Park State School
Keppel Sands State School
Coowonga State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Emu Park.
- What is the median house price in Emu Park?
- The median house price in Emu Park, QLD 4710 is $568,000. The median unit price is $400,000.
- What is the Emu Park postcode?
- Emu Park is in the 4710 postcode, in QLD, in the Livingstone region.
- Where is Emu Park?
- Emu Park is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4710, in the Livingstone region.
- What is the average rent in Emu Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Emu Park?
- There are 10 schools serving Emu Park on this page, including Emu Park State School, Keppel Sands State School, Coowonga State School.
- How walkable is Emu Park?
- Emu Park has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Emu Park?
- Emu Park is close to Zilzie, Kinka Beach, Keppel Sands, Tanby, Coowonga.
- What is the population of Emu Park?
- The population of Emu Park is approximately 2,281 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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