SuburbCheck

Emerton

NSW 2770 · Blacktown

2,295 (2021) → 2,324 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)

59
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,295
Population
$869K
Median house (2025)
6
Safety score
58
Transport score

Emerton is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2770, about 40km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $869K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 58/100, and is about 40km inland. Emerton has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 6/100.

39.7 km
To Sydney CBD
40.2 km
To coast
$530/wk
Median rent (house)
3.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

2,295
Population
32
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Blacktown LGA population (est. 2025)453,639
Median household income (weekly)$1,238
vs NSW median-33.1%
Bachelor degree or higher17.0%
Born in Australia58.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse562 / 41 / 116

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (5.97%), Philippines (4.92%), Samoa (2.66%), England (1.61%), Fiji (1.22%)

Top languages: Samoan (6.32%), Tagalog (3.36%), Arabic (2.96%), Turkish (1.22%), Hindi (1.18%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$869K
Median house (2025)
$630K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$530 / $470 wk
Rental yield (house)3.2%
Days on market (house)22 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

6
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

9
Break & enter dwelling392/100k
9
Steal from dwelling392/100k
11
Motor vehicle theft479/100k
41
Domestic assault1,786/100k
12
Robbery523/100k
24
Non-domestic assault1,046/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 607 (all categories, latest year)26,449 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

28

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

153
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 982 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Holy Family Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 937
  • Emerton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 880

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Chifley College Mount Druitt CampusSecondary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 859
  • Lethbridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 865
  • Dawson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 890
  • Whalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 881
  • Blackett Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 855
  • Niland SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 777
  • Tregear Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 820
  • Noumea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 874
  • Chifley College Shalvey CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 840
  • Halinda SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 952
  • Madang Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 866
  • Hebersham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 899

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

58
12Bus
CBD commute (est.)131 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMount Druitt (3.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

30.2°C
Summer max
17.6°C
Winter max
730mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

81 in suburbSupermarkets
87 in suburbCafes/Rest.
573 in suburbParks
532 in suburbPlaygrounds
88 in suburbPools
73 in suburbGyms
3Dog parks
50 in suburbGPs
31 in suburbPharmacies
101 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
14127 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMount Druitt Hospital (3.2 km)
Nearest vet2.6 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (17.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

90

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

7
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
141
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

93

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

57
Parks
4
Nature reserves
3
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
3
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

64

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

2
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

38

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.44

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

54

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.87

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.31%
Projected population 20412,392
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Blacktown

Lethbridge Park$900K59transportDharruk$919K64transportBlackett$914K60transportWhalan$935K64transportTregear$955K64transportShalvey$1.00M60transport

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Frequently asked questions about Emerton

Is Emerton safe?

Emerton has a residential safety score of 6/100, 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 26,449 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Emerton?

In Emerton, the median house price is $869K and the median unit price is $630K. Median weekly house rent is $530.

How far is Emerton from Sydney CBD?

Emerton is about 39.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 131 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Emerton?

Emerton has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 909 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Emerton?

Emerton has a transport score of 58/100 and 12 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.