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Living in Emerald

Emerald had 153,425 residents in August 2021 and is a city in Australia. Median personal income was A$812 per week in August 2021. The city covered 39 km² in 2016. Population density was 368.2 people per km² in 2021.

Which Australia-wide rules apply when you move to Emerald?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in AustraliaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Emerald.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median rent was A$340 per week, and median monthly mortgage repayment was A$1,595 in August 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Emerald yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings61,607 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings55,662 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official

Work and income

Median household income was A$1,575 per week in August 2021.

Unemployment across cities in AustraliaUnemployment in Emerald is 5.8%. Of 100 cities with data, 29 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Australia per band4 cities: 1% to under 2%41–29 cities: 2% to under 3%92–323 cities: 3% to under 4%233–429 cities: 4% to under 5%294–518 cities: 5% to under 6%185–6Emerald 5.8%9 cities: 6% to under 7%96–73 cities: 7% to under 8%37–82 cities: 8% to under 9%28–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–102 cities: 13% to under 14%213–14

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment Full Time Count42,674 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Employment rate59 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,842 EUR/month31 Dec 2021www.abs.gov.au6Official
Unemployment rate5.8 %country median 4.4%31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Emerald. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Workforce Australia — Public employment service

Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Emerald. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Emerald. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) — State Language Course

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For eligible migrants, humanitarian entrants.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridfree
Open official information

Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) — Newcomer Adaptation

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For humanitarian entrants.

In Person, Hybridfree
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Emerald.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Emerald average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°17°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Emerald average monthly precipitation, mm012024036048039147636717881433627286385186JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Emerald average monthly sunshine, hours05101520767777889998JFMAMJJASONDhours
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 31.7 · Feb 31.5 · Mar 30.9 · Apr 29.6 · May 28 · Jun 26.6 · Jul 26.2 · Aug 27 · Sep 28.7 · Oct 29.9 · Nov 31.1 · Dec 31.8 °C31 Dec 1991Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology2Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 24 · Feb 24.1 · Mar 23.4 · Apr 22 · May 20.1 · Jun 18.5 · Jul 17.2 · Aug 17.3 · Sep 18.8 · Oct 20.8 · Nov 22.5 · Dec 23.7 °C31 Dec 1991Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology2Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 391.1 · Feb 475.5 · Mar 367.4 · Apr 178.1 · May 81 · Jun 42.6 · Jul 35.5 · Aug 26.6 · Sep 28.4 · Oct 63.4 · Nov 85.1 · Dec 185.9 mm31 Dec 1991Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology2Official
Average sunshine by monthJan 6.9 · Feb 6.2 · Mar 6.6 · Apr 7 · May 7.1 · Jun 7 · Jul 7.5 · Aug 8.1 · Sep 9 · Oct 9 · Nov 8.6 · Dec 7.8 hours31 Dec 1991Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology2Official

Population and city profile

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area38.98 km²1 Jul 2016Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.4Official
Foreign-resident share31.8 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics1Official
Foreign residents2,079 people10 Aug 2021Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.3Official
Population density368.2 people/km²30 Jun 2021Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation.5Official

International community in Emerald

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G09 PERSONS total across age groups and sex · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total153,425100.0%
Australia104,62468.2%
Country of birth not stated13,0928.5%
England6,2034.0%
New Zealand4,4692.9%
Born elsewhere(d)4,4672.9%
Papua New Guinea2,2501.5%
Philippines2,0181.3%
India1,7851.2%
Japan1,6131.1%
Germany1,0530.7%
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Published groupPeopleShare
China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)(c)8610.6%
South Africa8200.5%
Thailand7860.5%
Korea, Republic of (South)7080.5%
Scotland7010.5%
United States of America6760.4%
Italy6470.4%
Nepal5510.4%
Canada5110.3%
Netherlands4960.3%
Indonesia4050.3%
Ireland3960.3%
Vietnam3770.2%
France3600.2%
Malaysia3200.2%
Sri Lanka2770.2%
Fiji2720.2%
Hong Kong (SAR of China)(c)2710.2%
Taiwan2430.2%
Poland2150.1%
Zimbabwe2080.1%
Brazil1980.1%
Wales1970.1%
Myanmar1650.1%
Singapore1570.1%
Chile1300.1%
Samoa1160.1%
Croatia1020.1%
Egypt820.1%
Mauritius750.0%
Pakistan740.0%
Malta730.0%
Greece640.0%
Iran640.0%
Cambodia610.0%
Turkey600.0%
Lebanon340.0%
Bangladesh320.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina270.0%
Afghanistan200.0%
Iraq160.0%
North Macedonia130.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons153,425100.0%
Australia104,62468.2%
Elsewhere (excludes country of birth not stated)35,70523.3%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Citizenship

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons153,425100.0%
Australian citizen126,06282.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Is Emerald a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 40–62%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–69%
Student53%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 41–65%
Family52%strong on family, weak on safety · range 40–64%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–69%
Foreign residents2,079 people10 Aug 2021Official source · Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.
Dwellings61,607 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Employment rate59 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)1,842 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Official source · www.abs.gov.au
Unemployment rate5.8 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
City area38.98 km²1 Jul 2016Official source · Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households55,662 households31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Labour force participation rate62.6 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Emerald when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Emerald?

The median gross salary is 1,842 EUR/month. Source: www.abs.gov.au.

What is the unemployment rate in Emerald?

The unemployment rate is 5.8 %. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics.

How many foreign residents live in Emerald?

2,079 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality..

Is Emerald a good place to live?

Emerald may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Afghanistan live in Emerald?

The official country of birth distribution records 20 people (0.0%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Emerald, Australia: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/au/emerald/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Emerald, Australia: salary, jobs, climate},
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  year = {2026},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-03
  2. Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology bom.gov.au · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-08-10
  4. Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA. geo.abs.gov.au · checked 2016-07-01
  5. Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-06-30
  6. www.abs.gov.au abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-27

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