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Emu Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Emu Creek, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Emu Creek QLD is 113 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Emu Creek is $593 per week ($30,836 per year). Median rent in Emu Creek is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Emu Creek has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Emu Creek has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emu Creek is $1,083.

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Emu Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Emu Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$593/wk

$30,836 per year

#7193 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Emu Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (58) Female 47.7% (53)

Population Density

0.7

people per km²

113 people · 155.3 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,812

Family income/wk

Emu Creek Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Emu Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.0% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.0% 16 dwellings

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

Emu Creek Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Emu Creek Religion

No Religion

44.2%

Catholic

14.4%

Anglican

10.6%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

9.6%

Christian (other)

5.8%

Not stated

5.8%

Lutheran

4.8%

Pentecostal

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Emu Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

38.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.7%

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

Emu Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

41.0% 34 people

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Employed part-time

20.5% 17 people

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Not in labour force

38.6% 32 people

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

Emu Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.5%

Bachelor Degree

17.9%

Postgraduate Degree

7.7%

Certificate I/II

7.7%

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

Emu Creek Occupation

Managers

29.7%

Professionals

24.3%

Community & Personal Service

18.9%

Clerical & Administrative

16.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.8%

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

Emu Creek Field of Study

Engineering

25.7%

Management & Commerce

17.1%

Agriculture & Environment

14.3%

Education

11.4%

Creative Arts

11.4%

Society & Culture

11.4%

Health

8.6%

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

Emu Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Emu Creek Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

13.3%

$800-$999/wk

20.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Emu Creek Marital Status

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Married

57.1% 60

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Separated

3.8% 4

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Divorced

7.6% 8

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Widowed

7.6% 8

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Never married

23.8% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Emu Creek Ancestry

English

34.2%

Australian

26.8%

Irish

12.8%

German

9.4%

Scottish

5.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.0%

Italian

4.0%

Dutch

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Emu Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

75.0%

Secondary — Catholic

25.0%

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

Emu Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.1% 13

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No need for assistance

93.9% 200

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

Emu Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

44.0% 40

—

Not a volunteer

56.0% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Emu Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

57.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Emu Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.4%

Did not go to work

15.6%

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

Emu Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.9%

2 vehicles

48.6%

3 vehicles

24.3%

4+ vehicles

8.1%

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

Emu Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.8%

2 bedrooms

8.1%

3 bedrooms

37.8%

4 bedrooms

29.7%

5 bedrooms

13.5%

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

Emu Creek Population Mobility

9.8%

moved in the last year

42.6%

moved in the last 5 years

5.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Emu Creek Indigenous Population

4.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

200

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Emu Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Stroke

Lung condition

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

Emu Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

7.5%

$500-$649/wk

9.0%

$650-$799/wk

6.0%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Emu Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children

32.9%

Couple — children under 15

30.6%

Couple — no children under 15

29.4%

One parent — no children under 15

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Emu Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

20.6% 20

—

Did not provide

79.4% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Emu Creek Children Ever Born

No children

19.2%

2 children

26.9%

3 children

42.3%

4 children

11.5%

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

Emu Creek When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Emu Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

30.2%

5–14 hours

29.2%

15–29 hours

17.7%

30+ hours

13.5%

Did not do domestic work

9.4%

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

Emu Creek Household Size

1 person

16.3%

2 persons

44.2%

3 persons

25.6%

4 persons

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Emu Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Moved from NT

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

Emu Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Emu Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,666/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.6%

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

If you earn X in Emu Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $7,219/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,406/wk

Rent share 15.6%

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Emu Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 57 Income: $675/wk Rent: $580/wk

Baroondah

Pop: 57 Income: $2,285/wk

Bukali

Pop: 57 Income: $474/wk Rent: $180/wk

Castle Creek (Qld)

Pop: 57 Income: $1,083/wk Rent: $125/wk

Cona Creek

Pop: 57 Income: $871/wk

Currajah

Pop: 57 Income: $974/wk Rent: $185/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emu Creek

What is the population of Emu Creek QLD?

The population of Emu Creek QLD is 113 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Emu Creek is ranked #8,601 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Emu Creek?

The median personal income in Emu Creek QLD is $593 per week, or $30,836 per year.The median household income is $1,666 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.Emu Creek is ranked #7,193 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Emu Creek?

Median rent in Emu Creek QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Emu Creek ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Emu Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emu Creek QLD is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Emu Creek?

The median age in Emu Creek QLD is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Emu Creek a good suburb to live in?

Emu Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 113.The median income is $593/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% 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: 30974. All dollar figures in AUD.