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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 2011 was 13,883 people. By 2016 the population was 14,318 showing a population growth of 3.1% 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 2011, 56% of the homes in Emerald were owner-occupied compared with 52.2% in 2016.

Emerald has 7,753 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Emerald have seen a 37.86% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 58.14% increase. As at 31 October 2024:

• The median value for Houses in Emerald is $413,717 while the median value for Units is $264,665.
• Houses have a median rent of $535 while Units have a median rent of $390.