Queensland · Postcode 4720
Emerald postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 656 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Emerald at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Emerald ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Emerald vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Emerald | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,202 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,647 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 32 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Emerald is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4720. It lies roughly 656 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Central Highlands (Qld).
According to the 2021 Census, Emerald has a population of 14,904 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $2,202, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 744 (5.0% of residents).
Housing in Emerald includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,647, with 4,950 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 44.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Emerald scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 10 schools in the Emerald area, including Capricornia School of Distance Education, Emerald State High School, Marist College and others.
Emerald is part of the Central Highlands (Qld) statistical area in Queensland.
Emerald details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4720 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 14,904 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,202/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,035/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,647 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 833.5 km² |
| Population Density | 18/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,950 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 744 (5.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -23.527291 |
| Longitude | 148.164573 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 656 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Queensland |
| Area (SA3) | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Local Government | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Federal Electorate | Flynn |
| State Electorate | Gregory |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,761 (25.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,983 (13.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,706 (31.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,403 (22.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,048 (7.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,141 (7.7%) |
| Arthritis | 675 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 439 (2.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 323 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 260 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 177 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 23 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 161 (3.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,533 (31.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,954 (40.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,209 (24.9%) |
Schools in Emerald
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Emerald. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Emerald
Same Postcode (4720)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.