Emerald bushfire risk
Of Emerald’s 2,634 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Emerald’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
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 Cardinia council area, which recorded 6,510 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 6,510 total. Figures are for the whole Cardinia council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Emerald
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Emerald
Emerald is mostly residential. The most common zones:
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 2
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: RURAL CONSERVATION ZONE - SCHEDULE 2
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, 16.4% of Emerald’s 5,890 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
Cardinia council approved 1,247 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Cardinia 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.