Emu Plains NSW 2750

Suburb

Suburb Summary

Emu Plains is a suburb in Sydney’s Outer West, in the Penrith City Council area. It sits on the Nepean River, with river and creek surroundings, about 45 minutes from the CBD by car and about 70 minutes by public transport. Emu Plains is overwhelmingly a separate-house suburb, with limited apartment stock, and is served by Emu Plains railway station on the T1 Blue Mountains Line plus many bus services. The suburb has a mature, established residential feel, solid tree canopy, generally average household income, and a strong Australian and English heritage presence. Westfield Penrith is a major shopping destination nearby.

PART 1
Geographic Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments that make up the Emu Plains NSW 2750 property market, and the sale price range each achieved over the past 12 months.

Houses vs Apartments
81.8%
2.1%
16.1%
Houses (81.8%)
Apartments (2.1%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (16.1%)
House Price Range$400k–$2.7MPast 12 months
Apartment Price Range$835k–$950kPast 12 months

Major Road Frontage & Noise

How close Emu Plains NSW 2750 properties sit to major roads or rail, and how much traffic noise that brings compared to properties set back from them.

Road & rail proximity
4.9%
33%
62.1%
On a major road (4.9%)
Near a major road
Away from major road or rail
Major Roads in Emu
GREAT WESTERN HWY3.9% of suburb properties
RUSSELL ST0.9% of suburb properties
OLD BATHURST RD0.1% of suburb properties

Public Transport

Train, metro, light rail, ferry and B-Line services accessible from Emu Plains NSW 2750.

Services in Emu Plains NSW 2750
Emu Plains
Lapstone

Schools

Primary and secondary school catchments serving Emu Plains NSW 2750, with star ratings and the share of suburb dwellings each catchment covers.

Primary School
Emu Plains Public School
Developing level99.5% of suburb properties in catchment
Primary School
Emu Heights Public School
Developing level0.5% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School
Developing level100% of suburb properties in catchment
PART 2
Houses

"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.

Land Topography

How house lots across Emu Plains NSW 2750 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost.

High-side vs low-side lots
High-sideFlatLow-side
6.6%
89.8%
3.6%
High-side (1m above)
Flat
Low-side (1m below)

Risks & Overlays

See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this suburb before you buy.

Heritage
3%
Of houses affected
Bushfire
5%
Of houses affected
Flood
37.5%
Of houses affected
High voltage power line
0.1%
Of houses affected

Train Station Proximity

The share of Emu Plains NSW 2750 houses within easy walking distance (1.2km) of a train station.

Houses within 1.2km of train station13.1%Of all houses

Median Price Trend - Houses

The 20-year trend in median house sale prices across Emu Plains NSW 2750, tracked separately from apartments.

Emu Plains House Median
$500k$1M$1.5M$2M$147k · 1996$157k · 1997$168k · 1998$190k · 1999$229k · 2000$248k · 2001$299k · 2002$338k · 2003$376k · 2004$353k · 2005$350k · 2006$356k · 2007$354k · 2008$375k · 2009$420k · 2010$405k · 2011$425k · 2012$450k · 2013$545k · 2014$622k · 2015$670k · 2016$720k · 2017$675k · 2018$720k · 2019$741k · 2020$909k · 2021$1M · 2022$940k · 2023$1.1M · 2024$1.2M · 2025$1.2M · 202619962003201120182026

Land & Property Feature Metrics

Typical land characteristics and common property features across Emu Plains NSW 2750.

Median land value$680kOf houses affected
Median lot frontage18.3mOf houses affected
Median land size657m²Of houses affected
Houses with a pool3.9%Of houses affected

Pocket Price Distribution

How property prices vary across the different pockets of Emu Plains NSW 2750, and how each pocket compares.

Median house price$1.2MDerived from sales
House sales74Past 12 months
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PART 3
Apartments

Median Price Trend - Apartments

The 20-year trend in median apartment sale prices across Emu Plains NSW 2750, tracked separately from houses.

Emu Plains Apartment Median
$250k$500k$750k$1M$145k · 1996$224k · 2001$250k · 2002$315k · 2009$330k · 2010$320k · 2011$350k · 2013$520k · 2015$530k · 2019$790k · 202419962003201120182026

Apartment Projects

Where apartment projects are concentrated across Emu Plains NSW 2750, with project-level sales context.

Median apartment priceDerived from sales
Apartment sales4Past 12 months

Median Rent

The median weekly rent for apartments in Emu Plains NSW 2750.

Median apartment rent$555Per week

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects in Emu Plains NSW 2750, ranked by number of lots.

1
1 EMERALD ST, EMU PLAINS NSW 2750Large project (100+ lots)
2
9 EMERALD ST, EMU PLAINS NSW 2750Large project (100+ lots)
3
1 EMERALD ST, EMU PLAINS NSW 2750Large project (100+ lots)
4
1 EMERALD ST, EMU PLAINS NSW 2750Large project (100+ lots)
5
7 TROY ST, EMU PLAINS NSW 2750Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
PART 4
Community Profile

Top 3 Occupations

The most common occupations among Emu Plains NSW 2750 residents.

Professionals20%
Clerical and Administrative Workers20%
Managers10%

Key Demographics & Tenure

Median age, household income, and the renter-versus-owner split that shape the Emu Plains NSW 2750 community.

Median age41Years
Median income$2,341Household / week
Renters vs owner-occupiers
RentersOwner-occupiers
20%
80%
Renters
Owner-occupiers

Household Composition

How households are made up across Emu Plains NSW 2750 — from families with children to couples and single-person homes.

Household type
Married with children62.3%
Married without children36.5%
Other1.1%

Top 5 Birth Countries

The leading countries of birth among Emu Plains NSW 2750 residents, reflecting the suburb's cultural diversity.

Country of birth
Australia79.7%
England5.1%
New_Zealand1.4%
Scotland0.7%
China0.4%

Religion

The most common religious affiliations reported by Emu Plains NSW 2750 residents.

Top 3 religious affiliations
Christianity68.5%
No Religion8%
Islam0.7%

Crime in Emu Plains NSW 2750

How safe is Emu Plains NSW 2750? A local safety rating based on recorded crime rates in the area.

Suburb safety rating
The suburb safety rating is calculated by knest.ai based on crime statistics in NSW by BOCSAR.

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Living in Emu Plains NSW 2750: Suburb Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living in and buying property in Emu Plains NSW 2750 — lifestyle, transport, schools, and the housing market.

Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.

Is Emu Plains NSW 2750 a good suburb for families?

Emu Plains NSW 2750 is a solid suburb for families, especially those who want a house-based area with established local schooling. The strongest family signal is the housing mix: about 95% of homes are separate houses and only a very small share are apartments, which usually suits buyers wanting more space for kids, storage, and everyday family life. The school picture is also a positive one, with both primary and secondary education ratings sitting at 8 out of 10. Children are clearly part of the local profile too, with roughly 6.3% of residents aged 0 to 4 and 12.8% aged 5 to 14, while the average household size of 2.7 suggests a practical family-oriented setup rather than a high-density singles market. The trade-off is that safety is rated just 1 out of 5, so buyers should not assume Emu Plains feels especially calm or worry-free in every pocket. For families prioritising space and school access over a more polished or prestige setting, it can still be a sensible choice.

What is it like to live in Emu Plains NSW 2750?

Living in Emu Plains NSW 2750 feels practical, suburban, and fairly established rather than trendy or high-energy. It sits in Sydney’s Outer West and reads as a residential suburb with a river or creek-side setting, which adds some natural appeal without making it feel resort-like. Day to day, the lifestyle looks balanced rather than exceptional: walkability is 3 out of 5, retail is 3 out of 5, and culture is 2 out of 5, so Emu Plains is convenient enough for ordinary errands but not the kind of suburb where everything revolves around cafés, nightlife, or a highly urban village atmosphere. Tree canopy sits at 17.03%, which means it is not especially leafy by Sydney standards. Safety is the main caution point at 1 out of 5, so buyers should take a measured view and assess specific streets carefully. Emu Plains suits people who want an honest, liveable suburban base with room to breathe, while accepting a simpler lifestyle trade-off.

Is Emu Plains NSW 2750 well connected for commuting?

Emu Plains NSW 2750 is reasonably well connected for commuting, especially for buyers who value train access in the Outer West. The suburb has its own train service on the T1 Blue Mountains Line, and bus coverage is rated as many, which gives residents more than one public transport option for everyday travel. That matters because not every house-focused suburb this far out offers both rail access and broad bus support. The average commute to the Sydney CBD is about 70 minutes by public transport and 45 minutes by car, so Emu Plains is workable for commuters but not especially fast. In practical terms, it is more suited to people who do not need to be in the CBD every day, or who are comfortable trading longer travel times for more house and land value. There is no metro, light rail, or ferry service, so while Emu Plains is connected, it is not one of Sydney’s most multimodal or inner-city convenient commuter suburbs.

Who does Emu Plains NSW 2750 suit best?

Emu Plains NSW 2750 suits best buyers who want a traditional house suburb with a mainstream working-family profile and less emphasis on apartment living. With around 95% separate houses and only a very small apartment share, the suburb clearly leans toward families, upgraders, and owner-occupiers looking for more physical space. The resident profile also points to a practical middle-market buyer base: median weekly personal income is $719, median family income is $2,020, and the median age is 39, which suggests a mature, settled community rather than a young renter-heavy hotspot. Renting sits at about 19.5%, so Emu Plains appears more tightly held than many higher-turnover suburbs. Occupations are led by professionals, clerical and administrative workers, and tradespeople, which gives the area a broad, everyday appeal. It may suit downsizers wanting a house as well. It is likely less suitable for buyers chasing a dense café scene, luxury prestige positioning, or apartment-first living close to the inner city.

What are the pros and cons of living in Emu Plains NSW 2750?

The main trade-off in Emu Plains NSW 2750 is that you get strong house-based suburban living and solid transport basics, but not a highly polished or highly amenity-rich lifestyle. On the plus side, Emu Plains offers a very high separate-house share, train access on the T1 line, many bus services, and a river-adjacent setting that gives the suburb a bit more natural character than a purely built-up location. For buyers wanting room for family life, parking, storage, or a backyard, those are meaningful advantages. The suburb is also more practical than high-density, which many house buyers prefer. The compromise is that lifestyle scores are moderate rather than standout, with walkability and retail both at 3 out of 5, culture at 2 out of 5, and low canopy cover at 17.03%. Safety is also a clear weak point at 1 out of 5. That combination will matter most to buyers who prioritise atmosphere, walk-everywhere convenience, or a stronger sense of refinement, though Emu Plains can still fit value-driven house buyers well.

What are property prices like in Emu Plains NSW 2750?

Property prices in Emu Plains NSW 2750 look mid-range by Sydney house standards, with houses offering a more accessible entry point than many prestige family suburbs. Over the recent six-month sales sample, houses had a median price of $1.19 million across 25 sales, with the middle market broadly sitting between about $965,000 and $1.485 million. That tells buyers Emu Plains is not bargain-basement cheap, but it remains more attainable than many established family suburbs closer to the CBD or North Shore. Apartments had a much smaller sample of three sales, with a median of $890,000, so that figure is less reliable as a broad pricing guide. In practical terms, buying property in Emu Plains is mainly a house conversation because the suburb is overwhelmingly house-based. The trade-off is straightforward: you are paying for land, space, and a family-oriented format, while accepting a longer CBD commute and a more modest lifestyle profile than Sydney’s premium inner and coastal markets.