Emerald, QLD 4720 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Emerald is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4720, home to 14,904 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Central Highlands (Qld) local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 642 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 14,904
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $2,202 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,035 /week
- Median family income
- $2,519 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Central Highlands (Qld)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Queensland
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Flynn
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,647
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Emerald State School
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Emerald)
- Capricornia (Emerald Campus) School of Distance Education
- Denison State School
- Emerald State High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 21 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 63 parks and reserves
- 15 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 11 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 60.8% of the 8,523 resolvable premises in Emerald. 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: 33.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 60.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 4.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,197 across the Central Highlands (Qld) LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,200 theft, 523 drug offences, 453 violent offences.
Other suburbs in Central Highlands (Qld)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Emerald?
Emerald (QLD 4720) had 14,904 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Central Highlands (Qld) local government area.
What is the median rent in Emerald?
The median advertised rent in Emerald is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Emerald?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Emerald covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Emerald State School (0.3 km), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Emerald) (0.3 km), Capricornia (Emerald Campus) School of Distance Education (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Emerald?
Emerald is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (60.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Emerald?
Across the surrounding area, 3,197 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,200), drug offences (523), violent (453). 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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