Emerald
Living in Emerald
It’s no wonder people are choosing to call Emerald home, with its welcoming community, outdoor lifestyle, and abundant career options.
The town offers a range of schools, from early learning through to tertiary pathways, as well as a district hospital and a variety of health and wellness services. Housing is more affordable than in metro areas, and the short commutes mean more time for what matters. While you might be moving away from family, a 90-minute flight to Brisbane makes visits easy, and NBN full fibre ensures you stay connected.
When it comes to recreation, there’s no shortage of options in Emerald. The Emerald Regional Botanic Gardens are perfect for morning walks, parkrun, and family days out, while Lake Maraboon draws locals for water sports, fishing, and red clawing. Sports enthusiasts are spoilt for choice, from traditional favourites like rugby league and netball to go-karting and camp drafting. Arts, crafts and theatre groups, markets, events, and service groups add to the town’s strong community spirit.
Job opportunities are plentiful across mining, agriculture, retail, health, and education, often with higher-than-average pay. While housing and childcare can be tight at times, Emerald’s lifestyle and career prospects make it a place many move to for five years and stay for 20.
Community
Emerald’s community is friendly, active, and welcoming—rich in country spirit, social events, and strong family and sporting culture.
Amenities within 25km of Emerald
Except hospitals & libraries, which are based on a radius of 50km
Data source: Department of Health Commonwealth declared hospitals [2021], Australia Post. Google [2021]
Jobs
Emerald offers jobs in mining, agriculture, healthcare, retail, and trades—strong demand, good pay, and rural lifestyle benefits.
Jobs in Emerald
Data source: ABS [2016, 2017]
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In the hospital and the general practice, the teams that we work with are very competant and also lovely people to work with. Its a really nice team environment. Dr Caitlin Hurlock
Housing
Emerald housing is affordable, fast-growing, and investor-friendly—offering strong rental yields, rising prices, and spacious family homes.
Property in Emerald
Data source: ABS, [2019], LGA updated [2021], Corelogic [2025]
Education
Emerald offers quality education with public and private schools, TAFE, and CQUniversity—ideal for hands-on and academic learning.
Schools And Universities in Emerald
Education within 25KM of Emerald
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Towns Nearby
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