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Emu Point WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Emu Point WA is 285 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Emu Point is $609 per week ($31,668 per year). Median rent in Emu Point is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Emu Point has a median age of 71 years, older than the national median of 38. Emu Point has a population density of 150.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Emu Point is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emu Point is $1,625.

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Emu Point Population

residents (Census 2021)

Emu Point Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$609/wk

$31,668 per year

#6950 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

71years

33 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,625/mo

Avg household size: 1.6 · 0.6 per bedroom

Emu Point Demographics

Gender Split

Male 41.1% (116) Female 58.9% (166)

Population Density

150.3

people per km²

285 people · 1.9 km²

Households

1.6

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,937

Family income/wk

Emu Point Age Distribution

5-9

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Emu Point Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

91.4% 74 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

8.6% 7 dwellings

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

Emu Point Country of Birth

Australia

88.5%

England

11.5%

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

Emu Point Religion

No Religion

39.2%

Anglican

24.6%

Catholic

9.7%

Not stated

8.6%

Uniting Church

8.6%

Baptist

6.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.9%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Emu Point Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.0%

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

Emu Point Employment

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Employed full-time

20.0% 48 people

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Employed part-time

10.4% 25 people

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Not in labour force

69.6% 167 people

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

Emu Point Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.3%

Bachelor Degree

17.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.6%

Postgraduate Degree

5.4%

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

Emu Point Occupation

Professionals

30.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.8%

Managers

15.4%

Community & Personal Service

12.8%

Labourers

10.3%

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

Emu Point Field of Study

Architecture & Building

18.4%

Engineering

16.3%

Education

14.3%

Health

14.3%

Agriculture & Environment

12.2%

Management & Commerce

12.2%

Society & Culture

6.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.1%

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

Emu Point Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Emu Point Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

20.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$4,000+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Emu Point Marital Status

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Married

41.7% 118

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Separated

6.4% 18

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Divorced

15.9% 45

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Widowed

19.8% 56

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Never married

16.3% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Emu Point Ancestry

English

40.2%

Australian

33.9%

Scottish

8.0%

Irish

7.4%

German

4.0%

Polish

1.1%

Other

1.1%

Chinese

0.9%

Dutch

0.9%

French

0.9%

Italian

0.9%

Russian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Emu Point School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

57.1%

Primary — Government

42.9%

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

Emu Point Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

25.4% 134

✅

No need for assistance

74.6% 394

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

Emu Point Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.3% 65

—

Not a volunteer

74.7% 192

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Emu Point Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

40.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

30.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Emu Point How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.3%

Did not go to work

18.4%

Car (passenger)

5.3%

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

Emu Point Car Ownership

1 vehicle

44.7%

2 vehicles

38.6%

3 vehicles

10.5%

4+ vehicles

6.1%

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

Emu Point Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.0%

2 bedrooms

21.3%

3 bedrooms

38.9%

4 bedrooms

23.1%

5 bedrooms

4.6%

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

Emu Point Population Mobility

13.8%

moved in the last year

41.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

31.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Emu Point Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

520

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Emu Point Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Stroke

Dementia

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Emu Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.0%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

13.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

13.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Emu Point Family Structure

Couple — no children

58.2%

One parent — no children under 15

13.6%

Couple — children under 15

12.7%

Couple — no children under 15

10.9%

One parent — children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Emu Point Military Service

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Previously served

4.3% 11

👤

Never served

95.7% 247

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Emu Point Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.3% 31

—

Did not provide

87.7% 222

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Emu Point Children Ever Born

No children

20.2%

1 child

5.1%

2 children

29.3%

3 children

25.3%

4 children

17.2%

5+ children

3.0%

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

Emu Point When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Emu Point Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.5%

5–14 hours

22.8%

15–29 hours

9.7%

30+ hours

9.7%

Did not do domestic work

39.4%

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

Emu Point Household Size

1 person

55.7%

2 persons

32.2%

3 persons

4.3%

4 persons

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Emu Point Where Residents Moved From

Same address

224

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Emu Point Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Emu Point Schools

schools nearby

government

1005

avg ICSEA score

1,312

total students

Australian Christian College - Southlands Independent

Combined · PP-12 · 987 students

1036

ICSEA

Flinders Park Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 325 students

973

ICSEA

Alta-1 College - Collingwood Heights Campus Independent

Secondary

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

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Emu Point Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,055/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Emu Point

Your weekly income

≈ $4,572/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $755/wk

Rent share 28.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emu Point

What is the population of Emu Point WA?

The population of Emu Point WA is 285 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 150.3 people per km².Emu Point is ranked #6,123 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Emu Point?

The median personal income in Emu Point WA is $609 per week, or $31,668 per year.The median household income is $1,055 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.Emu Point is ranked #6,950 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Emu Point?

Median rent in Emu Point WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 28.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Emu Point ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Emu Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emu Point WA is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Emu Point?

The median age in Emu Point WA is 71 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Emu Point a good suburb to live in?

Emu Point is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 285.The median income is $609/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.4% 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: 50486. All dollar figures in AUD.