NSW Property Intelligence
Emerald BeachNSW 2456
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Emerald Beach is home to ~2,677 residents (median age 41), with 21% of households renting.
Rent in Emerald Beach
The median house rent in Emerald Beach is $700/week (299 new leases). Units have a median of $530/week (68 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2456, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $410/wk | $400/wk |
| 2 | $580/wk | $542/wk |
| 3 | $660/wk | $620/wk |
| 4+ | $768/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Emerald Beach fall in the intake zones of Sandy Beach Public School, Woolgoolga High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Sandy Beach Public School#1109 of 2159 in NSW
- Woolgoolga High School#1143 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Emerald Beach has 1 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Milestones Early Learning Emerald Beach.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Emerald Beach (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 15 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 2 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | Downward |
Development activity
50 development applications were lodged in Emerald Beach over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Emerald Beach — quick answers
What is the median rent in Emerald Beach?
Houses in Emerald Beach (postcode 2456) have a median asking rent of $700/week; units have a median of $530/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Emerald Beach?
Emerald Beach addresses can be zoned for Sandy Beach Public School, Woolgoolga High School. Sandy Beach Public School ranks in roughly the top 51% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Emerald Beach?
Emerald Beach has 1 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How much development is happening in Emerald Beach?
50 development applications were lodged in Emerald Beach in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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