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Emu Flat SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Emu Flat SA is 106 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Emu Flat is $1,052 per week ($54,704 per year). Median rent in Emu Flat is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Emu Flat has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Emu Flat has a population density of 10.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Emu Flat is India. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emu Flat is $2,059.

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Emu Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Emu Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,052/wk

$54,704 per year

#911 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$370/wk

$1,603 per month

#2711 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,059/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Emu Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (56) Female 48.6% (53)

Population Density

10.4

people per km²

106 people · 10.2 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,083

Family income/wk

Emu Flat Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

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 Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.8% 11 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.2% 13 dwellings

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

Emu Flat Country of Birth

Australia

91.5%

India

8.5%

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

Emu Flat Religion

No Religion

36.4%

Not stated

19.6%

Catholic

15.9%

Uniting Church

9.3%

Othr Rel Sikhism

5.6%

Other Religions Tot

5.6%

Lutheran

3.7%

Anglican

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Emu Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.9%

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

Emu Flat Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Emu Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

42.9% 27 people

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Employed part-time

27.0% 17 people

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Not in labour force

30.2% 19 people

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

Emu Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.9%

Bachelor Degree

31.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

27.3%

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

Emu Flat Occupation

Managers

37.0%

Professionals

29.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.5%

Labourers

14.8%

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

Emu Flat Field of Study

Health

39.4%

Management & Commerce

24.2%

Engineering

15.2%

Education

12.1%

Architecture & Building

9.1%

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

Emu Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Emu Flat Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

26.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

21.1%

$4,000+/wk

36.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Emu Flat Marital Status

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Married

66.2% 51

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Divorced

11.7% 9

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Never married

22.1% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Emu Flat Ancestry

English

33.6%

Australian

30.3%

German

10.9%

Scottish

7.6%

Indian

5.0%

Irish

5.0%

Other

5.0%

Russian

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Emu Flat School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

29.0%

Secondary — Government

22.6%

Pre-school

19.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.1%

Vocational Education

12.9%

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

Emu Flat Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 194

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

Emu Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer

42.3% 30

—

Not a volunteer

57.7% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Emu Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Emu Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.4%

Did not go to work

14.3%

Truck

7.1%

Walked only

7.1%

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

Emu Flat Car Ownership

2 vehicles

38.7%

3 vehicles

29.0%

4+ vehicles

32.3%

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

Emu Flat Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.1%

3 bedrooms

48.5%

4 bedrooms

30.3%

6+ bedrooms

12.1%

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

Emu Flat Population Mobility

8.7%

moved in the last year

40.7%

moved in the last 5 years

65.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Emu Flat Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

181

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Emu Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Cancer

Arthritis

Heart disease

Stroke

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

Emu Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

8.2%

$650-$799/wk

16.4%

$800-$999/wk

4.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

$3,500+/wk

13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Emu Flat Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

59.7%

Couple — no children

28.6%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

Couple — no children under 15

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Emu Flat Military Service

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Previously served

6.0% 4

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Never served

94.0% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Emu Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.7% 8

—

Did not provide

87.3% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Emu Flat Children Ever Born

2 children

50.0%

3 children

50.0%

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

Emu Flat When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1961–1970

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

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

Emu Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.5%

5–14 hours

53.2%

15–29 hours

14.5%

30+ hours

11.3%

Did not do domestic work

6.5%

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

Emu Flat Household Size

1 person

12.9%

2 persons

32.3%

3 persons

12.9%

4 persons

12.9%

5 persons

16.1%

6+ persons

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Emu Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

Emu Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Emu Flat Schools

schools nearby

government

1029

avg ICSEA score

564

total students

St Joseph's School Catholic

Combined · R-9 · 314 students

1074

ICSEA

Clare Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 250 students

983

ICSEA

Horizon Christian School Clare Campus Independent

Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Emu Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,250/wk

Median Rent $370/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.4%

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

If you earn X in Emu Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $9,750/month

Median rent $370/wk

Left after rent $1,880/wk

Rent share 16.4%

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Emu Flat vs State & National Average

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Pop: 53 Income: $942/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 53 Income: $662/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Pop: 53 Income: $909/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 53 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $248/wk

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Pop: 53 Income: $1,021/wk Rent: $90/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emu Flat

What is the population of Emu Flat SA?

The population of Emu Flat SA is 106 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.4 people per km².Emu Flat is ranked #8,775 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Emu Flat?

The median personal income in Emu Flat SA is $1,052 per week, or $54,704 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $3,083 per week.Emu Flat is ranked #911 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Emu Flat?

Median rent in Emu Flat SA is $370 per week ($1,603 per month).Rent represents 16.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Emu Flat ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Emu Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emu Flat SA is $2,059. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Emu Flat?

The median age in Emu Flat SA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Emu Flat a good suburb to live in?

Emu Flat is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 106.The median income is $1,052/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.4% 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: 40409. All dollar figures in AUD.