Emerald · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
A total of 1,377 businesses operate in Emerald, making it one of the larger commercial hubs for its area type. This commercial activity supports a growing population that has increased by 6.2% since the last census.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Emerald — lower than 57% of areas.
| Emerald | 5 |
|---|---|
| 4720, QLD | 6 |
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
The overall advantage score of 976 is slightly lower than the national average. While residents have better access to money and resources than 60% of similar areas, their education and job skills are lower than 70% of other areas at this level.
5
Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.
6
Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.
6
Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.
3
Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.
976
Lower than 59% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.
Annual population estimates and change since the census.
The population has grown to 15,238 people, which is larger than about 72% of similar areas. This recent growth of 6.2% is higher than most areas, though it sits a little below the Queensland figure of 8.7%.
15,238
Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
6.2%
Higher than 63% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
Emerald is a significant local centre with 1,377 businesses, a count that is larger than about 73% of similar areas.
1,377
Higher than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Emerald [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/308011192/emerald/topic/economy-advantage
