Emerald

QLD

Emerald is a growing suburb in QLD with 15,238 residents.

SA2 code: 308011192
State: QLD

Population

15,238

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+6.5%

3yr: +4.4% · 10yr: +9.2%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$300/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$2,190/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Emerald (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +4.4%5yr: +6.5%10yr: +9.2%Total: +51.8%

Population grew from 10,035 to 15,238 over 24 years, averaging 1.8% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 3.0%

Almost entirely detached houses (80.9%), mixed tenure (54% own or mortgage), built for families (43% are 4 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 81%

3,772 houses499 townhouses391 apartments

Tenure

Owned 16%

Mortgage 38%

Renting 46%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

109 (2.4%)

2 bed

523 (11.3%)

3 bed

1,646 (35.6%)

4 bed

1,969 (42.6%)

5 bed

311 (6.7%)

6+ bed

64 (1.4%)

Emerald

Population over time — Emerald (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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