Emerald flood & bushfire risk
Of Emerald’s 10,608 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 9.9% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Emerald’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Emerald
Flood and bushfire areas across Emerald. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Emerald
Emerald sits in the Emerald police division, which recorded 2,503 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 2,503 total. Figures are for the whole Emerald police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Emerald
Emerald can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Emerald
At the 2021 Census, 14.6% of Emerald’s 14,904 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Emerald
Central Highlands (Qld) council approved 51 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Central Highlands (Qld) council area (not just Emerald). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.