Emerton
NSW 2770 · Blacktown
2,295 (2021) → 2,324 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Emerton is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2770, about 40km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $926K is around the same as 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2770 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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:
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: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 982 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Family Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 945
- Emerton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 873
Nearby (within 10km)
- Chifley College Mount Druitt CampusSecondary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 864
- Lethbridge Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 855
- Dawson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 898
- Whalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 870
- Blackett Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 839
- Niland SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 801
- Tregear Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 817
- Noumea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 866
- Chifley College Shalvey CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 828
- Halinda SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 955
- Madang Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 864
- Hebersham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 904
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 23,791 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Emerton?
In Emerton, the median house price is $926K and the median unit price is $693K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Emerton from Sydney CBD?
Emerton is about 39.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 109 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.