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Emu Vale QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Emu Vale QLD is 161 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Emu Vale is $527 per week ($27,404 per year). Median rent in Emu Vale is $200 per week ($867 per month). Emu Vale has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Emu Vale has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emu Vale is $1,200.

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Emu Vale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Emu Vale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$527/wk

$27,404 per year

#7952 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

60years

22 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Emu Vale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (80) Female 50.6% (82)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

161 people · 163.5 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,104

Family income/wk

Emu Vale Age Distribution

10-14

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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Emu Vale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.8% 40 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.2% 28 dwellings

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

Emu Vale Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Emu Vale Religion

No Religion

32.4%

Anglican

20.9%

Catholic

16.5%

Not stated

11.5%

Uniting Church

7.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.5%

Christian (other)

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Emu Vale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.7%

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

Emu Vale Employment

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Employed full-time

22.0% 27 people

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Employed part-time

30.1% 37 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 4 people

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Not in labour force

44.7% 55 people

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

Emu Vale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

30.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.4%

Bachelor Degree

23.7%

Certificate I/II

10.2%

Postgraduate Degree

5.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.1%

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

Emu Vale Occupation

Managers

21.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.2%

Clerical & Administrative

15.2%

Professionals

15.2%

Community & Personal Service

12.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.1%

Labourers

9.1%

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

Emu Vale Field of Study

Society & Culture

39.1%

Health

17.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

17.4%

Engineering

13.0%

Education

13.0%

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

Emu Vale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Emu Vale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.8%

$1-$149/wk

9.7%

$400-$499/wk

14.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Emu Vale Marital Status

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Married

59.7% 89

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Divorced

8.7% 13

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Widowed

6.7% 10

👤

Never married

24.8% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Emu Vale Ancestry

English

34.4%

Australian

28.8%

Scottish

11.2%

German

9.8%

Irish

8.8%

Other

3.3%

Italian

2.3%

Maori

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Emu Vale School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

100.0%

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

Emu Vale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.3% 17

✅

No need for assistance

93.7% 252

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

Emu Vale Volunteering

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Volunteer

29.4% 37

—

Not a volunteer

70.6% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Emu Vale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

22.2%

$600-$799/mo

22.2%

$800-$999/mo

22.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Emu Vale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.4%

Did not go to work

18.5%

Truck

11.1%

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

Emu Vale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.4%

2 vehicles

39.7%

3 vehicles

20.6%

4+ vehicles

10.3%

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

Emu Vale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

23.4%

3 bedrooms

43.8%

4 bedrooms

26.6%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

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

Emu Vale Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

31.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Emu Vale Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

285

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Emu Vale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Emu Vale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.1%

$1-$149/wk

11.2%

$150-$299/wk

15.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

21.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$3,500+/wk

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Emu Vale Family Structure

Couple — no children

61.4%

Couple — children under 15

15.8%

Couple — no children under 15

12.3%

One parent — no children under 15

7.0%

One parent — children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Emu Vale Military Service

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Previously served

2.3% 3

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Never served

97.7% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Emu Vale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.7% 21

—

Did not provide

84.3% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Emu Vale Children Ever Born

No children

34.5%

1 child

17.2%

2 children

12.1%

3 children

22.4%

4 children

13.8%

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

Emu Vale When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

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

Emu Vale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

22.7%

15–29 hours

25.0%

30+ hours

17.2%

Did not do domestic work

12.5%

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

Emu Vale Household Size

1 person

26.4%

2 persons

55.6%

3 persons

4.2%

4 persons

8.3%

5 persons

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Emu Vale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

126

Moved from QLD

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

Emu Vale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

55.6%

Other couple — children only

44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Emu Vale Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $928/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.6%

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

If you earn X in Emu Vale

Your weekly income

≈ $4,021/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $728/wk

Rent share 21.6%

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Income: $479/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Cunnamulla

Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $75/wk

Emu Vale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Benholme

Pop: 81 Income: $725/wk

Cobraball

Pop: 81 Income: $819/wk Rent: $295/wk

Llanarth (Qld)

Pop: 81 Income: $883/wk Rent: $316/wk

Pinelands (Qld)

Pop: 81 Income: $454/wk Rent: $268/wk

Cowley

Pop: 82 Income: $819/wk Rent: $240/wk

Hibernia

Pop: 82 Income: $877/wk Rent: $375/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emu Vale

What is the population of Emu Vale QLD?

The population of Emu Vale QLD is 161 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Emu Vale is ranked #7,552 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Emu Vale?

The median personal income in Emu Vale QLD is $527 per week, or $27,404 per year.The median household income is $928 per week.Family income is $1,104 per week.Emu Vale is ranked #7,952 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Emu Vale?

Median rent in Emu Vale QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Emu Vale ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Emu Vale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emu Vale QLD is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Emu Vale?

The median age in Emu Vale QLD is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Emu Vale a good suburb to live in?

Emu Vale is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 161.The median income is $527/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% 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: 30976. All dollar figures in AUD.