Suburbs Emu Swamp

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Emu Swamp NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Emu Swamp, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Emu Swamp NSW is 156 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Emu Swamp is $1,194 per week ($62,088 per year). Median rent in Emu Swamp is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Emu Swamp has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Emu Swamp has a population density of 2.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Emu Swamp is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emu Swamp is $2,600.

There were 2 recorded offences in Emu Swamp in 2024-25, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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📍 Emu Swamp, New South Wales — 33.3016°S, 149.1957°E

Crime: Low Med High

Emu Swamp Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Emu Swamp Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,194/wk
$62,088 per year
#438 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
#6115 of 14,663
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Emu Swamp Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.9% (83) Female 46.1% (71)

Population Density

2.7
people per km²
156 people · 58.3 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,812
Family income/wk

Emu Swamp 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
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Emu Swamp Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
51.9% 27 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
48.1% 25 dwellings

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

Emu Swamp Country of Birth

Australia
93.2%
England
6.8%

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

Emu Swamp Religion

No Religion
40.6%
Anglican
24.5%
Not stated
14.7%
Catholic
13.3%
Christian (other)
2.8%
Uniting Church
2.1%
Baptist
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Emu Swamp Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
74.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.9%

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

Emu Swamp Employment

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Employed full-time
44.0% 51 people
⏰
Employed part-time
25.9% 30 people
🏠
Not in labour force
30.2% 35 people

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

Emu Swamp Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
40.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.0%
Certificate III/IV
16.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
13.5%
Postgraduate Degree
11.2%

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

Emu Swamp Occupation

Professionals
36.7%
Managers
28.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.7%
Community & Personal Service
8.3%
Clerical & Administrative
5.0%

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

Emu Swamp Field of Study

Health
26.2%
Management & Commerce
12.3%
Engineering
12.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
10.8%
Society & Culture
10.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.2%
Agriculture & Environment
6.2%
Education
6.2%
Creative Arts
4.6%
Architecture & Building
4.6%

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

Emu Swamp Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Emu Swamp Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
20.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.5%
$4,000+/wk
22.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Emu Swamp Marital Status

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Married
65.3% 81
↔️
Separated
3.2% 4
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Divorced
7.3% 9
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Widowed
2.4% 3
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Never married
21.8% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Emu Swamp Ancestry

English
41.0%
Australian
24.4%
Scottish
12.7%
Irish
10.2%
Other
7.8%
German
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Emu Swamp School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
29.4%
Primary — Government
23.5%
Vocational Education
17.6%
Pre-school
11.8%
Primary — Catholic
8.8%
Secondary — Catholic
8.8%

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

Emu Swamp Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 275

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

Emu Swamp Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.2% 33
—
Not a volunteer
71.8% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Emu Swamp Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
27.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
72.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Emu Swamp How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
87.7%
Did not go to work
12.3%

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

Emu Swamp Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.0%
2 vehicles
52.8%
3 vehicles
18.9%
4+ vehicles
11.3%

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

Emu Swamp Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
7.8%
3 bedrooms
31.4%
4 bedrooms
39.2%
5 bedrooms
21.6%

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

Emu Swamp Population Mobility

4.4%
moved in the last year
20.5%
moved in the last 5 years
65.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Emu Swamp Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
259
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Emu Swamp Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Arthritis
6
Cancer
6
Asthma
5
Lung condition
5
Heart disease
3

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

Emu Swamp Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.0%
$1-$149/wk
2.7%
$150-$299/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
17.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.3%
$3,500+/wk
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Emu Swamp Family Structure

Couple — no children
39.7%
Couple — children under 15
32.8%
Couple — no children under 15
19.8%
One parent — children under 15
4.6%
One parent — no children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Emu Swamp Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.9% 21
—
Did not provide
82.1% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Emu Swamp Children Ever Born

No children
15.8%
2 children
52.6%
3 children
31.6%

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

Emu Swamp When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6
1971–1980
5
2011–2015
3

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

Emu Swamp Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.9%
5–14 hours
43.9%
15–29 hours
11.4%
30+ hours
9.6%
Did not do domestic work
13.2%

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

Emu Swamp Household Size

1 person
18.4%
2 persons
51.0%
3 persons
10.2%
4 persons
14.3%
6+ persons
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Emu Swamp Where Residents Moved From

Same address
129
Moved from NSW
5

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

Emu Swamp Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
75.0%
Step family — no other children
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Emu Swamp Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Assault
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Emu Swamp Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,687/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.3%

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

If you earn X in Emu Swamp

≈ $11,644/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $2,437/wk
Rent share 9.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

South Coogee
Income: $958/wk Rent: $207/wk Save: $43/wk

Emu Swamp vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Big Hill (NSW)
Pop: 78 Income: $933/wk Rent: $550/wk
Warrah Creek
Pop: 78 Income: $888/wk Rent: $385/wk
Crooked Corner
Pop: 78 Income: $553/wk Rent: $125/wk
Crowdy Head
Pop: 78 Income: $752/wk Rent: $540/wk
Crowther
Pop: 78 Income: $871/wk Rent: $300/wk
Howards Grass
Pop: 78 Income: $778/wk Rent: $415/wk

Compare Emu Swamp

Emu Swamp vs Big Hill (NSW) →Emu Swamp vs Warrah Creek →Emu Swamp vs Crooked Corner →Emu Swamp vs Crowdy Head →

Frequently Asked Questions About Emu Swamp

What is the population of Emu Swamp NSW?

The population of Emu Swamp NSW is 156 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.7 people per km².Emu Swamp is ranked #7,659 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Emu Swamp?

The median personal income in Emu Swamp NSW is $1,194 per week, or $62,088 per year.The median household income is $2,687 per week.Family income is $2,812 per week.Emu Swamp is ranked #438 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Emu Swamp?

Median rent in Emu Swamp NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 9.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Emu Swamp ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Emu Swamp?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emu Swamp NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Emu Swamp?

The median age in Emu Swamp NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Emu Swamp a good suburb to live in?

Emu Swamp is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 156.The median income is $1,194/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.3% 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: 11422. All dollar figures in AUD.