Emu Park, QLD 4710 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Emu Park is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4710, home to 2,281 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Livingstone local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 518 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk
Population2,281
Median age54
Area21.8 km²
To CBD518 km
LGALivingstone

Demographics

Population
2,281
Median age
54 years
Median household income
$1,192 /week
Median personal income
$617 /week
Median family income
$1,435 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Livingstone
Statistical region (SA4)
Central Queensland
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Capricornia
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$300 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Rent share of household income
25%

Schools

  • Emu Park State School Primary · Government
  • Keppel Sands State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 22 parks and reserves
  • 7 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 75.5% of the 1,544 resolvable premises in Emu Park. 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: 21.4%
  • Fibre to the Node: 75.5%
  • Fixed Wireless: 2.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 2,926 across the Livingstone LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,311 theft, 459 violent offences, 367 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Livingstone — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Emu Park?

Emu Park (QLD 4710) had 2,281 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Livingstone local government area.

What is the median rent in Emu Park?

The median advertised rent in Emu Park is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Emu Park?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Emu Park covering government sectors. Nearest include: Emu Park State School (1.1 km), Keppel Sands State School (8.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Emu Park?

Emu Park is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (75.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Emu Park?

Across the surrounding area, 2,926 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,311), violent (459), drug offences (367). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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