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Emu Heights, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Emu Heights is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,253. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,253 Population 1/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$33,056 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$33,056 median income, 3.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$247,800 home value, $1,239/mo rent

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About Emu Heights

Emu Heights is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Emu Heights is located 58 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Penrith.

People

Population3,253
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,056
Per Capita$33,056
Unemployment3.2%

Housing

C
Home Value$247,800
Rent$1,239
Ownership83.5%
Housing Units1,301

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Population3,253
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates-33.7345°, 150.6487°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (988 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$33,056
Median Age38.0 years

About Emu Heights

Emu Heights is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,253. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Emu Heights has a population of 3,253 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,253
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
2,265.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Emu Heights vs Australia Average

The median household income in Emu Heights is $33,056, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,056 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $636, 56% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 309 business establishments.

Income: Emu Heights vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$33,056
56% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$33,056
Avg Weekly Wage$636

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)309

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Emu Heights is $247,800, 12% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,239 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 83.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,301 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$247,800
12% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,239
7% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.5%
Owner-Occupied83.5%
Renter-Occupied16.5%
Housing Units1,301

Property Tax

Climate in Emu Heights

Emu Heights has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (11.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 911 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 17.4° / 28.9° 110.8
Feb 22°C / 72°F 17° / 27° 171.5
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.2° 104.0
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 12.6° / 22.5° 59.8
May 14.4°C / 58°F 9.5° / 19.4° 31.0
Jun 12°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.1° 75.5
Jul 11.5°C / 53°F 6.7° / 16.3° 28.6
Aug 12.4°C / 54°F 7.1° / 17.8° 34.7
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 9.4° / 21.3° 38.5
Oct 18°C / 64°F 11.9° / 24° 66.4
Nov 20°C / 68°F 14.1° / 25.8° 93.8
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 15.5° / 27.4° 96.1
Emu Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-33.7345°N, 150.6487°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 102 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 121 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 70 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 50 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 30 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 23 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 76 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 115 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 99 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 67 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 43 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 100 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 148 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in
February 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
March 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
July 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
August 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in

Emu Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Emu Heights

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre
RTA Motorcycle Training Area
Emu Heights Public School
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Radio Stations near Emu Heights

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
C-Dance club, dance MP3 192 kbps
C91.3 AAC+ 64 kbps
Pulse 89.9 FM MP3 128 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) community radio MP3 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio AAC 48 kbps
Radio Blue Mountains MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Emu Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arms of Australia Inn Museum
Butterfly Museum
Hawkesbury Regional Museum
Howe House
Kurrajong Radio Museum
Museum of Fire
Museum of Printing
Nativity House Museum And Gallery
Nepean Naval Museum
Norman Lindsay Gallery
Peninsula House & Tebbutt's Observatory 1879 & 1894
Riverstone Museum
Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum

Libraries in Emu Heights

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blaxland Library0.0
Blaxland Public Library0.0
Bonnyrigg Branch Library0.0
Carnes Hill Library0.0
Casula Library0.0
Casula Library0.0
Emu Plains Library0.0
Graham Swain Library0.0
Green Valley Library0.0
John Phillips Library0.0
Lawson Library0.0
Library Building0.0
Miller Library0.0
Mount Druitt Library0.0
Penrith City Library0.0
Richmond Branch Library0.0
Riverstone Library0.0
School Library0.0
Springwood Library0.0
St Clair Branch Public Library0.0
St Marys Library0.0
William Carey Christian School Library0.0
Windsor Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Emu Heights

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Minchinbury Fruit Market

Restaurants in Emu Heights

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lakeside Restaurant

Cafes in Emu Heights

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

la casa del cafe
Morgan's Coffee
Russel Street Lunch Stop

Gas Stations in Emu Heights

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
Woolworths Petrol

Breweries in Emu Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Country Brewer

Stadiums & Teams in Emu Heights

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Emu Heights

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportLarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle AirstripSmall Airport
Bullio AirportSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Gingkin AirfieldSmall Airport
Holsworthy (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Katoomba AirportSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Mittagong AirportSmall Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts AirfieldSmall Airport
Tadji Park AirstripSmall Airport
The Oaks AirportSmall Airport
Tucker Creek AirstripSmall Airport
Wedderburn AerodromeSmall Airport
Wilton AirportSmall Airport
Yerranderie AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Emu Heights

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
grevillea cottages mount druitt
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Mount Druitt Centre for Addiction Medicine
Mount Druitt Private Opioid Treatment Clinic

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emu Heights

What is the population of Emu Heights?

Emu Heights has a population of 3,253 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Emu Heights expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,056, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $247,800 (12% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,239 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Emu Heights?

Emu Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

How is the job market in Emu Heights?

Emu Heights has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $636. There are 309 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Emu Heights?

The median home value in Emu Heights is $247,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,239. The homeownership rate is 83.5%.

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