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Overview

Emerald is a leafy town of 5,890 residents (2021 census) set 44 km south‑east of Melbourne’s CBD, offering a relaxed lifestyle centred on Emerald Lake (Lake Treganowan). The lake park provides barbecues, a playground, a pool, paddle‑boats, walking tracks, fishing, a model railway, café and easy access to the heritage Puffing Billy Railway. Families enjoy the local kindergarten, pre‑school, Emerald Primary School (≈400 pupils) and Emerald Secondary College, while a community‑run library, adult‑education hub, childcare services and the University of the Third Age add cultural depth. Nearby Cardinia Reservoir and its park give further open‑space for wildlife spotting and picnics.

Transport is anchored by Emerald railway station and three Puffing Billy stops (Emerald, Nobelius and Lakeside), linking the town to Belgrave and Gembrook. Housing ranges from historic, architect‑designed homes on half‑acre to multi‑acre estates originally tied to the Emerald Country Club, creating a diverse mix of spacious properties within a well‑served community.

Region type mix: Metro 100%.