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Emerald
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Emerald is a scenic township set in the Dandenong Ranges of Victoria, Australia, known for its lush nature, lively community, and the historic Puffing Billy Railway. Its friendly local vibe, easy access to parks, and boutique dining options make it a gem for visitors seeking a tranquil getaway in the heart of nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
14,904
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.93°, 145.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,615
Local Cost
$1,810
Local Income
$2,850
Cashless
95
English
98
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-1.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
859 mm
Internet Speed
76 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
214.0
Airport
MBW
Distance
30 km
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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