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Emu Plains

NSW 2750 · Penrith

8,126 (2021) → 8,117 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Penrith local government area (est. 228,825 residents)

78
Overall score

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

8,126
Population
$1.18M
Median house (2025)
68
Safety score
91
Transport score

Emu Plains is a stable suburb in Penrith, NSW 2750, about 52km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.18M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 91/100, and is about 51km inland. Emu Plains has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.

52.0 km
To Sydney CBD
51.2 km
To coast
$650/wk
Median rent (house)
710 m
To nearest station

Demographics

8,126
Population
41
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Penrith LGA population (est. 2025)228,825
Median household income (weekly)$1,877
vs NSW median+1.5%
Bachelor degree or higher30.5%
Born in Australia81.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,453 / 66 / 372

Top countries of birth: England (4.5%), New Zealand (1.6%), Ireland (0.58%), Philippines (0.58%), Germany (0.53%)

Top languages: Greek (0.73%), Arabic (0.43%), Hindi (0.32%), Mandarin (0.28%), Croatian (0.26%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.18M+23.2%
Median house (2025)
$882K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$650 / $550 wk
Rental yield (house)2.9%
Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

68
Residential

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

17
Break & enter dwelling209/100k
9
Steal from dwelling111/100k
13
Motor vehicle theft160/100k
29
Domestic assault357/100k
2
Robbery25/100k
33
Non-domestic assault406/100k

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: 493 (all categories, latest year)6,067 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

66

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

72
Within 10km5 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
3
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1015 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Our Lady of The Way Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1051
  • Penola Catholic College Emu PlainsSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1025
  • Emu Plains Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1000
  • Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 997
  • CathWest Innovation College McCarthy CampusSecondary · Catholic

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Emu Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1006
  • Leonay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1038
  • Penrith Lakes Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 2.7km
  • Regentville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1011
  • Jamisontown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 986
  • St Nicholas of Myra Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1056
  • Mount Riverview Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1066
  • Penrith South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 958
  • Blaxland East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1060
  • Penrith Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 982
  • Penrith High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1174
  • Lapstone Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1114

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

91
1Train
92Bus
CBD commute (est.)112 min (train)
Peak train frequency46.5/hr
Nearest train stationEmu Plains (710 m)

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.

72 in suburbSupermarkets
1915 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3919 in suburbParks
157 in suburbPlaygrounds
10851 in suburbPools
132 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
82 in suburbGPs
81 in suburbPharmacies
101 in suburbChildcare
21 in suburbLibraries
8437 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNepean Hospital (4.7 km)
Nearest vet3.2 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (16.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

52

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

13
Gyms
5
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
84
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

60

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

39
Parks
9
Nature reserves
29
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
1
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.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
6
Museums
5
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
6
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

7

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
5
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.12

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

56

Some choices available

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

4
Long Day Care
3
OSHC
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 7 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.86

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.03%
Projected population 20418,547
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Penrith

Emu Heights$1.12M57transportJamisontown$1.07M57transportRegentville$1.19M72transportLeonay$1.35M72transportPenrith$1.15M91transportSouth Penrith$1.17M64transport

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Frequently asked questions about Emu Plains

Is Emu Plains safe?

Emu Plains has a residential safety score of 68/100, 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 6,067 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Emu Plains?

In Emu Plains, the median house price is $1.18M and the median unit price is $882K. Median weekly house rent is $650.

How far is Emu Plains from Sydney CBD?

Emu Plains is about 52.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 112 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Emu Plains?

Emu Plains has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1018 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Emu Plains?

Emu Plains has a transport score of 91/100, including 1 train station and 92 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.