South Australia · Suburb Profile

Emu Bay SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Emu Bay, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Emu Bay SA is 95 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Emu Bay is $857 per week ($44,564 per year). Median rent in Emu Bay is $220 per week ($953 per month). Emu Bay has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Emu Bay has a population density of 12.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Emu Bay is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emu Bay is $1,400.

There were 2 recorded offences in Emu Bay in 2024-25, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Emu Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Emu Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$857/wk

$44,564 per year

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

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Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,400/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Emu Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.0% (40) Female 56.0% (51)

Population Density

12.3

people per km²

95 people · 7.7 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,624

Family income/wk

Emu Bay Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Emu Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.7% 17 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.3% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Emu Bay Country of Birth

Australia

91.2%

Germany

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Emu Bay Religion

No Religion

52.2%

Anglican

14.1%

Not stated

13.0%

Uniting Church

9.8%

Catholic

7.6%

Lutheran

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Emu Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Emu Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

23.4% 18 people

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Employed part-time

36.4% 28 people

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Not in labour force

40.3% 31 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Emu Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Bachelor Degree

39.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Emu Bay Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.4%

Professionals

23.5%

Sales Workers

23.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Emu Bay Field of Study

Engineering

31.6%

Health

31.6%

Management & Commerce

21.1%

Society & Culture

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Emu Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Emu Bay Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

33.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Emu Bay Marital Status

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Married

67.1% 49

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Separated

6.8% 5

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Divorced

6.8% 5

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Never married

19.2% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Emu Bay Ancestry

Australian

37.9%

English

31.0%

Scottish

11.2%

German

7.8%

Irish

7.8%

Other

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Emu Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

72.7%

Pre-school

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Emu Bay Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Emu Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer

46.9% 30

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Not a volunteer

53.1% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Emu Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

37.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Emu Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.3%

Did not go to work

29.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Emu Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle

37.9%

2 vehicles

41.4%

3 vehicles

20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Emu Bay Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

20.0%

3 bedrooms

54.3%

4 bedrooms

25.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Emu Bay Population Mobility

16.7%

moved in the last year

36.0%

moved in the last 5 years

50.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Emu Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

160

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Emu Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Diabetes

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Emu Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk

12.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

19.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.4%

$3,500+/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Emu Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children

53.5%

Couple — children under 15

29.6%

One parent — children under 15

12.7%

Couple — no children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Emu Bay Military Service

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Previously served

10.1% 7

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Never served

89.9% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Emu Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 10

—

Did not provide

85.7% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Emu Bay Children Ever Born

No children

38.9%

2 children

44.4%

3 children

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Emu Bay When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Emu Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.5%

5–14 hours

28.1%

15–29 hours

26.6%

30+ hours

23.4%

Did not do domestic work

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Emu Bay Household Size

1 person

21.2%

2 persons

51.5%

3 persons

12.1%

5 persons

15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Emu Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Emu Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Emu Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Emu Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,333/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Emu Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $5,776/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $1,113/wk

Rent share 16.5%

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Income: $713/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $35/wk

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Income: $800/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

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Emu Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Lake Plains

Pop: 48 Income: $574/wk Rent: $127/wk

Pelican Lagoon

Pop: 48 Income: $450/wk Rent: $240/wk

Whitwarta

Pop: 48 Income: $669/wk Rent: $205/wk

Willow Creek

Pop: 48 Income: $914/wk Rent: $207/wk

Birchmore

Pop: 49 Income: $706/wk Rent: $225/wk

Black Springs (SA)

Pop: 49 Income: $612/wk Rent: $163/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emu Bay

What is the population of Emu Bay SA?

The population of Emu Bay SA is 95 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Emu Bay?

The median personal income in Emu Bay SA is $857 per week, or $44,564 per year.The median household income is $1,333 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.

How much is rent in Emu Bay?

Median rent in Emu Bay SA is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Emu Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emu Bay SA is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Emu Bay?

The median age in Emu Bay SA is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Emu Bay a good suburb to live in?

Emu Bay is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 95.The median income is $857/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40407. All dollar figures in AUD.