Emu Swamp, NSW 2800 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Emu Swamp is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2800, home to 156 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Dubbo local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 197 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 156
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $2,687 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,194 /week
- Median family income
- $2,812 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Cabonne
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 9%
Schools
- Canobolas High School
- Bowen Public School
- Glenroi Heights Public School
- Orange East Public School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 87.1% of the 70 resolvable premises in Emu Swamp. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 87.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 12.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,042 across postcode 2800 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,128 violent offences, 832 theft, 520 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Emu Swamp?
Emu Swamp (NSW 2800) had 156 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Cabonne local government area.
What is the median rent in Emu Swamp?
The median advertised rent in Emu Swamp is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Emu Swamp?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Emu Swamp covering government sectors. Nearest include: Canobolas High School (3.3 km), Bowen Public School (4.1 km), Glenroi Heights Public School (4.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Emu Swamp?
Emu Swamp is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (87.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Emu Swamp?
Across postcode 2800, 4,042 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,128), theft (832), other (520). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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