Emerald Beach, NSW 2456 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Emerald Beach is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2456, home to 2,677 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 460 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,677
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,813 /week
- Median personal income
- $811 /week
- Median family income
- $1,911 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Coffs Harbour
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $463 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Sandy Beach Public School
- Woolgoolga Public School
- Woolgoolga High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 26 bus stops
- Fiddaman Rd Opp Flagstaff Av
- Fiddaman Rd At Fishermans Dr
- Fiddaman Rd Opp Surf St
- Ocean View Cr At Semaphore St
- Fiddaman Rd At Bluff Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 6 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 53.9% of the 1,160 resolvable premises in Emerald Beach. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 29.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 15.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 53.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 977 across postcode 2456 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 257 violent offences, 162 theft, 128 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Emerald Beach?
Emerald Beach (NSW 2456) had 2,677 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Coffs Harbour local government area.
What is the median rent in Emerald Beach?
The median advertised rent in Emerald Beach is $463/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Emerald Beach?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Emerald Beach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Sandy Beach Public School (1.8 km), Woolgoolga Public School (6.4 km), Woolgoolga High School (7.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Emerald Beach?
Emerald Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (53.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Emerald Beach?
Across postcode 2456, 977 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (257), theft (162), property damage (128). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Emerald Beach?
26 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Emerald Beach centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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