Emu Swamp at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
156
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Emu Swamp.
The postcode for Emu Swamp is 2800 (NSW).
Emu Swamp (2800) sits in the Dubbo region of NSW.
Emu Swamp has roughly 156 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Emu Swamp 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Emu Swamp's population at 156, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (102% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
156
Median age
51
Family households
86%
Lone person
18%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
102%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
156
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Emu Swamp.
Local schools for Emu Swamp
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Canobolas High School
Glenroi Heights Public School
Bowen Public School
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Frequently asked
About Emu Swamp.
- What is the Emu Swamp postcode?
- Emu Swamp is in the 2800 postcode, in NSW, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
- Where is Emu Swamp?
- Emu Swamp is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2800, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Emu Swamp?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Emu Swamp?
- There are 15 schools serving Emu Swamp on this page, including Canobolas High School, Glenroi Heights Public School, Kinross Wolaroi School.
- How walkable is Emu Swamp?
- Emu Swamp has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Emu Swamp?
- Emu Swamp is close to Lucknow, Suma Park, Narrambla, Glenroi, Bowen.
- What is the population of Emu Swamp?
- The population of Emu Swamp is approximately 156 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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