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NSW · Glen Innes Severn Council
Emmaville, 2371
Est. population · Jun 2025
520
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.6%
Median age
58
Median income
$748/wk
Employment rate
34.4%
Languages at home
1.6%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Emmaville is a quieter smaller community in Glen Innes Severn Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment, plus growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Emmaville snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
520
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
21.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#480
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
46th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
59th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
8th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 27.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5899th in Australia
- State rank
- 1904th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #480 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #873 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
520(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +1.6% over 5 years · 59th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +1.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +8
- Growth rank in NSW
- 59th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~500), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 505
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $748
- Dwelling vacancy
- 21.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 61 of 289
- Median monthly mortgage
- $840
- Employment rate
- 34.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 213 / 0 / 4 (+ 3 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 33
- Against the person
- 13
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 63.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 39 residents
- State safety percentile
- 45.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order6
- Domestic Violence Related Assault6
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment13
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault9
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences5
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 886
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 8th
School list
- Emmaville Central SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 886 · 8th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 94 students · Top SEA quarter 3%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Emmaville Mobile PreschoolMoore Streetkindergarten
- Emmaville Outreach PlaygroupMoore Streetchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
66 public transport stops in this suburb
- 3739 Emmaville Rd
- 3884 Emmaville Rd
- Emmaville Rd Before Rangers Valley Rd
- Glen Innes Rd Before Gap St
- Post Office St At O'Doneell St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- RSL ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Emmaville Multi-Purpose Service (8.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Bens Health PharmacyRose Valley RoadPharmacy
- Emmaville Multi-Purpose ServiceGlen Innes RoadHospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 14
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 356 mm · ~44 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 208 mm · ~26 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 15° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 134 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 222 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 5 proposals
April 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 HUNT PLACE EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia28 O'DONNELL STREET EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
January 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use2250 WELLINGTON VALE ROAD EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport20-28 CRYLAND STREET EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space85 MOORE STREET EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
2025· 4 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development25 MARSHALL WAY EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation293 DELORAINE ROAD EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
March 2025
- Subdivision254 MORGANS ROAD EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Home industry; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation11-13 O'DONNELL STREET EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
2024· 7 proposals
October 2024
- Subdivision6 ROSE VALLEY ROAD EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling111 MOORE STREET EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure608 SCHRODERS ROAD EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space608 SCHRODERS ROAD EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
June 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure35-37 ROSE VALLEY ROAD EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 MARSHALL WAY EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
April 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure30 PARK STREET EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
2023· 7 proposals
November 2023
- Home business; Business premises; Car park; Take away food and drink; Hours of operation and trading2135 WELLINGTON VALE ROAD EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
October 2023
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 HUNT PLACE EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure188 MOORE STREET EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling862 GULF ROAD EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
- Dwelling; Shed23 MARSHALL WAY EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Farm buildings; Shed; Other254 MORGANS ROAD EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
January 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces608 SCHRODERS ROAD EMMAVILLE 2371Withdrawn
2022· 7 proposals
September 2022
- Dwelling11-13 O'DONNELL STREET EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
- Shed3884 EMMAVILLE ROAD EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
August 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces12 POTTER AVENUE EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
July 2022
- Subdivision of land560 GRAMPIANS ROAD EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
March 2022
- DwellingSTRATHBOGIE ROAD EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
February 2022
- Subdivision of land254 MORGANS ROAD EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
January 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces6 ROSE VALLEY ROAD EMMAVILLE 2371Withdrawn
2021· 1 proposal
July 2021
- Shed3884 EMMAVILLE ROAD EMMAVILLE 2371Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Ottery Mine8km north-east EmmavilleSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- New England
- Member of Parliament
- Barnaby JOYCE (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,238
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 67.1%Labor 32.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 61.4 km away).
Coalition 74.1%Labor 25.9%
7.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- EmmavilleLabor 25.3% · Coalition 74.7% TPP (2025)9.1 km away
- DeepwaterLabor 28.8% · Coalition 71.2% TPP (2025)28.7 km away
- Glen InnesLabor 35.5% · Coalition 64.5% TPP (2025)43.8 km away
- Glen Innes WestLabor 29.6% · Coalition 70.4% TPP (2025)43.8 km away
- BonshawLabor 21.9% · Coalition 78.0% TPP (2025)45.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Glen Innes Severn Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.