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Emu Plains

NSW 2750 • Greater Sydney

8,126
Population (2021)
$45,760
Median Income
8.25 km²
Area
$420/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyBlue Mountains GatewayCommuter SuburbRiverside

About Emu Plains

Emu Plains is a well-established suburb in western Sydney, located 58 kilometres west of the CBD at the foot of the Blue Mountains in the City of Penrith. With a population of around 8,100 residents, the suburb offers a mix of older homes on generous blocks and newer developments. The community is predominantly families and older couples, with a median age slightly above the Sydney average. Its position on the Nepean River flats gives the suburb a semi-rural feel despite being firmly within the metropolitan area.

The suburb benefits from its proximity to Penrith's extensive retail and dining precinct while maintaining a quieter residential character. Residents enjoy easy access to the Nepean River for kayaking and cycling, the historic Arms of Australia Inn museum, and nearby Blue Mountains bushwalking trails. The M4 Motorway provides direct car access to Parramatta and the CBD. Emu Plains attracts families seeking affordable housing with good public school options and commuters who value the express train services to the city.

Emu Plains falls under postcode 2750 and is governed by Penrith Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Penrith electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2750
Urban Area
Penrith - West
LGA / Council
Penrith
Federal Electorate
Macquarie
State Electorate
Penrith
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.75°, 150.66°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
8.25 km²
Elevation
22m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Emu Plains
0.8 km
10 min
Penrith
3.5 km
42 min

Bus Services

  • 685 — Penrith Station via Great Western Hwy 10-15 min
  • 770, 771 — Richmond, Windsor via Castlereagh 25-40 min

Commute to Sydney

Distance
58 km
By Train
55-65 min (express services available)
By Car (Peak)
1h 15min - 1h 30min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50 min

🛣️ Last stop on T1 suburban network; frequent express services to Central

Walkability Car-Dependent

Station area and Great Western Highway corridor walkable; car needed for most residential streets

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Lennox Shopping Centre, Cnr Great Western Highway And Lawson Street Emu Plains 2750 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Emu Plains, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Emu Plains Railway Station group
Main Western railway, Emu Plains • SHR #01136

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Emu Plains by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Emu Plains Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Emu Plains" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,200
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.4%

91 state housing + 10 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,421
Census 2021
8,126
▼ 3.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,388
Income 2021
$45,760
▲ 22.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,605
Born Overseas 1,248

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 366
  • 2. New Zealand 130
  • 3. Ireland 47
  • 4. Philippines 47
  • 5. Germany 43
  • 6. Scotland 43
  • 7. Netherlands 35
  • 8. South Africa 31
  • 9. Greece 27
  • 10. Fiji 25

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 3,381
English 3,250
Irish 1,116
Scottish 808
German 305
Australian Aboriginal 281
Italian 246
Dutch 176
Maltese 153
Greek 136

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,795
Both parents born in Australia
1,748
Both parents born overseas
1,193
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
60.0%
No Religion
32.1%
Islam
0.8%
Buddhism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
437 (5.4%)
5-14 years
1,077 (13.3%)
15-19 years
472 (5.8%)
20-24 years
486 (6.0%)
25-34 years
874 (10.8%)
35-44 years
1,075 (13.2%)
45-54 years
1,050 (12.9%)
55-64 years
904 (11.1%)
65-74 years
1,002 (12.3%)
75-84 years
546 (6.7%)
85+ years
217 (2.7%)

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