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Emerton suburb profile

Emerton is a compact, low-rise suburb in Sydney's west within the City of Blacktown, known for its modest, mostly single-storey homes and a practical, family-oriented character. The streets are anchored by small parks, sporting fields and community facilities that serve local residents, and the suburb sits close to Mount Druitt for shopping, services and the train station while local buses link the area to the wider region. Emerton has a longstanding multicultural mix and typically attracts families, renters, first-home buyers and tradespeople seeking affordable, straightforward housing with easy access to established western Sydney amenities.

Emerton property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Emerton has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. House values have risen sharply, up 10.1% over the last 12 months.

Over the past 3 months two houses were sold, and houses sold in a median of 20 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Emerton shows an average house rent of $515 a week, which rose a modest 3.0% over the last 12 months.

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Change in value
Past 12 months
10.1%N/A
Sold
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2N/A
Median days on market
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20N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$515N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
3.0%N/A

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Emerton demographics

Emerton is a community of 2,295 people with a median age of 32 and a median household income of $1,238 a week, roughly $64,400 a year.

Families are a prominent part of the suburb's make-up: couple families with children are the largest group at 38.7%, closely followed by one-parent families at 35.6%. Couple families without children account for 22.2% of families, while other families make up 3.4%.

Homes in Emerton are more often rented than owner-occupied: 55.8% of dwellings are rented, compared with 19.8% owned outright and 24.4% owned with a mortgage, so owner-occupied homes total 44.2%.

Suburbs near Emerton

Some popular suburbs near Emerton include:

  • Dharruk: Residential suburb in Sydney's western suburbs, with several neighbourhood parks.
  • Blackett: Mostly residential, featuring a mix of housing and small community reserves.
  • Tregear: Semi-rural character, bush reserves and lower-density streetscape.
  • Lethbridge Park: Established suburb in the same corridor, with wide streets and tree cover.
  • Whalan: Primarily residential, with several reserves and mixed housing styles.

How does Emerton compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Emerton’s median house price is 1.6% higher than Lethbridge Park’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Emerton have grown 2.0% higher than in Blackett.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Emerton are selling 23.1% faster than in Dharruk.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Emerton have grown 51.5% lower than the average rate of growth across Sydney.

Choose the right real estate agents in Emerton

In Emerton ,18 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 43.5% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.85% and 2.68%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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