147 Opal Street

Emerald QLD 4720

The size of Emerald is approximately 844.9 square kilometres. It has 32 parks covering nearly 12.5% of total area. The population of Emerald in 2016 was 14356 people. By 2021 the population was 14904 showing a population growth of 3.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Emerald is 0-9 years. Households in Emerald are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Emerald work in a trades occupation.In 2021, 53.40% of the homes in Emerald were owner-occupied compared with 52.20% in 2016.

Emerald has 7,753 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Emerald have seen a 77.37% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 67.83% increase. As at 31 January 2026:

• The median value for Houses in Emerald is $557,200 while the median value for Units is $314,049.
• Houses have a median rent of $570 while Units have a median rent of $420.