Emerald
VIC 3782 · Cardinia
5,890 (2021) → 5,965 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Emerald is a high growth suburb in Cardinia, VIC 3782, about 44km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $871K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 20/100, and is about 30km inland. Emerald has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 98/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3782 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.79%), New Zealand (1.19%), Netherlands (1.04%), Scotland (0.75%), Germany (0.65%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.68%), German (0.46%), Japan (0.46%), French (0.31%), Russian (0.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1061 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Dandenong Ranges Steiner SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1080
- Emerald Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1061
- Emerald Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1005
Nearby (within 10km)
- Dandenong Ranges Steiner School - School Road CampusPrimary · Independent · 3.8km
- Menzies Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1057
- Cockatoo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1009
- Beaconsfield Upper Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 1039
- Belgrave South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 1065
- Monbulk CollegeSecondary · Government · 7kmICSEA 1044
- Macclesfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 1017
- The Patch Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 1086
- Selby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1109
- Fernbrook SchoolCombined · Independent · 7.6kmICSEA 1049
- Mater Christi CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 7.8kmICSEA 1093
- Monbulk Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 1032
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Emerald
Is Emerald safe?
Emerald has a residential safety score of 98/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,937 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Emerald?
In Emerald, the .
How far is Emerald from Melbourne CBD?
Emerald is about 44.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 120 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Emerald?
Emerald has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1049 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Emerald?
Emerald has a transport score of 20/100 and 26 bus stops.