Suburbs Emu Downs

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Emu Downs SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Emu Downs SA is 52 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Emu Downs is $514 per week ($26,728 per year). Emu Downs has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Emu Downs has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emu Downs is $829.

There were 3 recorded offences in Emu Downs in 2023-24, a rate of 58 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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📍 Emu Downs, South Australia — 33.8938°S, 139.0026°E

Crime: Low Med High

Emu Downs Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Emu Downs Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$514/wk
$26,728 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$829/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Emu Downs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.0% (30) Female 40.0% (20)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
52 people · 86.5 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,124
Family income/wk

Emu Downs Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
35-39
40-44
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Emu Downs Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
46.7% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
53.3% 8 dwellings

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

Emu Downs Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Emu Downs Religion

Catholic
25.0%
Lutheran
19.6%
Not stated
17.9%
Anglican
16.1%
Uniting Church
16.1%
No Religion
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Emu Downs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.4%

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

Emu Downs Employment

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Employed full-time
66.7% 16 people
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Employed part-time
33.3% 8 people

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

Emu Downs Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.3%
Certificate III/IV
26.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
20.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%

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

Emu Downs Occupation

Managers
75.0%
Professionals
25.0%

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

Emu Downs Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
46.2%
Management & Commerce
30.8%
Health
23.1%

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

Emu Downs Dwelling Types

Separate house
68.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Emu Downs Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Emu Downs Marital Status

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Married
71.0% 22
↔️
Separated
9.7% 3
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Never married
19.4% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Emu Downs Ancestry

Australian
51.8%
English
30.4%
German
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Emu Downs School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Emu Downs Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 77

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

Emu Downs Volunteering

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Volunteer
40.0% 10
—
Not a volunteer
60.0% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Emu Downs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Emu Downs Car Ownership

2 vehicles
29.4%
3 vehicles
52.9%
4+ vehicles
17.6%

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

Emu Downs Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
71.4%
4 bedrooms
28.6%

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

Emu Downs Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
7.9%
moved in the last 5 years
71.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Emu Downs Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
90
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Emu Downs Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5

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

Emu Downs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.8%
$400-$499/wk
15.8%
$650-$799/wk
15.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
31.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Emu Downs Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
69.2%
Couple — no children
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Emu Downs Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Emu Downs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
34.6%
15–29 hours
19.2%
30+ hours
11.5%
Did not do domestic work
34.6%

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

Emu Downs Household Size

1 person
27.3%
2 persons
72.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Emu Downs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Emu Downs Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 3 total

Theft
2
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023

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

Emu Downs Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Emu Downs

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $900/wk
Rent share —

Emu Downs vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Chapman Bore
Pop: 26 Income: $389/wk Rent: $230/wk
Charra
Pop: 26 Income: $1,125/wk
Mambray Creek
Pop: 26 Income: $1,124/wk Rent: $169/wk
Muloorina
Pop: 26 Income: $900/wk Rent: $85/wk
Nepabunna
Pop: 26 Income: $325/wk Rent: $100/wk
The Gap (SA)
Pop: 26 Income: $725/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emu Downs

What is the population of Emu Downs SA?

The population of Emu Downs SA is 52 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Emu Downs?

The median personal income in Emu Downs SA is $514 per week, or $26,728 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,124 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Emu Downs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emu Downs SA is $829. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Emu Downs?

The median age in Emu Downs SA is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Emu Downs a good suburb to live in?

Emu Downs is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 52.The median income is $514/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 40408. All dollar figures in AUD.