NSW · Cabonne Council
Emu Swamp, 2800
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Emu Swamp is a welcoming smaller community in Cabonne, with a settled community character. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Population
- Population
- 156
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $2,687
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 53
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 65.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $430
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $570
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 461
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 16
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 102.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 39 residents
- State safety percentile
- 72.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order310
- Breach Bail Conditions542
- Domestic Violence Related Assault303
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment511
- Malicious Damage To Property448
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- 719 Icely Rd
- 719 Icely Rd
- Icely Rd Opp 719
- Icely Rd Opp Stagecoach Rd
- Icey Rd Opp Stagecoach Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
17 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Subdivision143 STAGECOACH ROAD EMU SWAMP 2800Under Assessment
2025· 5 proposals
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)739 ICELY ROAD EMU SWAMP 2800Determined
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure69 STAGECOACH ROAD EMU SWAMP 2800Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1 STAGECOACH ROAD EMU SWAMP 2800Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure539 BULGAS ROAD EMU SWAMP 2800Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureBULGAS ROAD EMU SWAMP 2800Determined
2024· 1 proposal
November 2024
- Farm buildings; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure602 ICELY ROAD EMU SWAMP 2800Determined
2023· 1 proposal
September 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Farm buildings602 ICELY ROAD EMU SWAMP 2800Determined
2022· 4 proposals
October 2022
- Subdivision of land5 EMU SWAMP ROAD EMU SWAMP 2800Determined
August 2022
- Subdivision of land143 STAGECOACH ROAD EMU SWAMP 2800Determined
June 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing513 EMU SWAMP ROAD EMU SWAMP 2800Determined
April 2022
- Retaining walls, protection of trees; Shed168 REYFIELD DRIVE EMU SWAMP 2800Determined
2021· 5 proposals
November 2021
- Other5 EMU SWAMP ROAD EMU SWAMP 2800Determined
- Other569 EMU SWAMP ROAD EMU SWAMP 2800Determined
October 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing168 STAGECOACH ROAD, EMU SWAMP, NSW, 2800Determined
July 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing130 REYFIELD DRIVE EMU SWAMP 2800Determined
April 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development513 EMU SWAMP ROAD EMU SWAMP 2800Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 11
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime310
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime542
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime303
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime511
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime448
- 719 Icely Rdtransport
- 719 Icely Rdtransport
- Icely Rd Opp 719transport
- Icely Rd Opp Stagecoach Rdtransport
- Icey Rd Opp Stagecoach Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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