Emu Swamp NSW

Postcode 2800 · Cabonne LGA

Emu Swamp is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Cabonne local government area (postcode 2800). With a population of 156, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $140K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Emu Swamp is $1.3 million, having surged 161.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,600.

Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Cabonne LGA is low at 1,856 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Emu Swamp offers a gross rental yield of 2.2%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.3M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 9.4x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +161.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.2% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.3M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability9.4x Moderate
Price Momentum+161.6% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education9/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.3M
161.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
156
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$2,687
Personal Income /wk$1194
Mortgage /mth$2,600
CRIME (Cabonne LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)1,856
Total Incidents258
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
Data: 2025