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Emerald Hill

NSW 2380 • New South Wales

137
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
190.19 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteSemi-Rural
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About Emerald Hill

Emerald Hill is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Liverpool Plains and Narrabri district of north-western New South Wales, located approximately 30 kilometres south-east of Narrabri. Covering nearly 190 square kilometres of predominantly flat agricultural land, the locality sits within the fertile plains country between the Namoi River basin and the foothills of the Nandewar Range. With a population of around 137 residents, it is a quiet farming community in a region known for cotton, wheat, and sheep production.

Agriculture is the backbone of life in Emerald Hill, with broad-acre cotton farming and mixed cropping defining the local landscape. Residents access most services in Narrabri — the main regional centre for the area — which offers schools, healthcare, shopping, and community facilities roughly 30 to 40 minutes' drive away. The surrounding district also includes the Narrabri township and access to the Warrumbungle National Park and Siding Spring Observatory, adding a note of natural and scientific significance to the broader region.

Emerald Hill falls under postcode 2380 and is governed by the Gunnedah Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Tamworth electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2380
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gunnedah
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Tamworth
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.05°, 150.20°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
190.19 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2380

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2380, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$48,227
Median 2023–24
$61,253
▲ 27.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$76,886

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2380; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Narrabri ~35 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
500 km
By Train
No direct passenger train; NSW TrainLink services operate from Narrabri to Sydney (approx. 8–9 hr by coach/train)
By Car (Peak)
5 hr – 5 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr 45 min – 5 hr 15 min

🛣️ Via Newell Highway south to Dubbo or Narrabri, then highway to Sydney; a car is essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services — all errands require driving to Narrabri or other nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
137
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Gunnedah Local Government Area, which contains Emerald Hill. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
612.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.4%
Motor vehicle theft
492.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
552.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
1,194.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 16.0%
View all 62 offence types for Gunnedah →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerald Hill known for? +

Emerald Hill is known as a productive agricultural locality on the Liverpool Plains near Narrabri, with cotton farming, wheat, and sheep grazing defining its character. The broader Narrabri region is also home to Siding Spring Observatory and the edge of Warrumbungle National Park.

How far is Emerald Hill from Sydney? +

Emerald Hill is approximately 500 kilometres north-west of Sydney CBD, roughly a 5-hour drive via the Newell Highway.

Does Emerald Hill have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport serving Emerald Hill. NSW TrainLink coach services operate from nearby Narrabri to Sydney, but within the locality a private vehicle is the only practical means of transport.

What is the population of Emerald Hill? +

According to the 2021 Census, Emerald Hill has a population of approximately 137 residents spread across its large 190 square kilometre area, typical of the low-density farming communities of north-western NSW.

Is Emerald Hill a good place to live? +

Emerald Hill is suited to those with a connection to agriculture or a desire for a quiet rural lifestyle in NSW's productive cotton and grain belt. Most services are available in nearby Narrabri, which acts as the regional hub for daily needs.

What is the postcode for Emerald Hill? +

The postcode for Emerald Hill, NSW is 2380, which it shares with Narrabri and surrounding localities.

Is Emerald Hill a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Emerald Hill is part of the Gunnedah LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.