Suburbs Emu

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Emu VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Emu VIC is 37 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Emu is $416 per week ($21,632 per year). Median rent in Emu is $203 per week ($880 per month). Emu has a median age of 65 years, older than the national median of 38. Emu has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emu is $650.

There were 3 recorded offences in Emu in 2025-25, a rate of 81 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

Emu Map

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📍 Emu, Victoria — 36.7328°S, 143.4419°E

Crime: Low Med High

Emu Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Emu Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$416/wk
$21,632 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$203/wk
$880 per month
👤
Median Age
65years
27 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$650/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Emu Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.3% (21) Female 41.7% (15)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
37 people · 81.8 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,042
Family income/wk

Emu Age Distribution

40-44
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Emu Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
100.0% 7 dwellings

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

Emu Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Emu Religion

Anglican
37.8%
No Religion
21.6%
Not stated
21.6%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
10.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Emu Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
80.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.0%

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

Emu Employment

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Employed full-time
35.3% 6 people
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Not in labour force
64.7% 11 people

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

Emu Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Emu Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Emu Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Emu Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
35.7%
$650-$799/wk
28.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Emu Marital Status

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Married
67.6% 23
📋
Divorced
11.8% 4
🕊️
Widowed
8.8% 3
👤
Never married
11.8% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Emu Ancestry

English
37.1%
Australian
28.6%
Scottish
14.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
11.4%
Other
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Emu Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
16.3% 8
✅
No need for assistance
83.7% 41

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

Emu Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
35.5% 11
—
Not a volunteer
64.5% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Emu Car Ownership

1 vehicle
69.2%
2 vehicles
30.8%

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

Emu Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
80.0%

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

Emu Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
32.1%
moved in the last 5 years
8.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
35.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Emu Indigenous Population

7.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
53
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Emu Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
4
Arthritis
3

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

Emu Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
42.1%
$300-$399/wk
36.8%
$800-$999/wk
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Emu Family Structure

Couple — no children
80.0%
Couple — no children under 15
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Emu Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 3
—
Did not provide
88.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Emu Children Ever Born

2 children
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

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

Emu When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3

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

Emu Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
34.6%
15–29 hours
11.5%
30+ hours
19.2%
Did not do domestic work
34.6%

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

Emu Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
75.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Emu Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Property Damage
2
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2019
2020
2022
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Emu Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $762/wk
Median Rent $203/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.6%

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

If you earn X in Emu

≈ $3,302/month
Median rent $203/wk
Left after rent $559/wk
Rent share 26.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Loch Sport
Income: $433/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $23/wk
Rushworth
Income: $486/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $13/wk
Orbost
Income: $489/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $13/wk

Emu vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Boigbeat
Pop: 19 Income: $725/wk Rent: $150/wk
Arnold West
Pop: 19 Income: $575/wk Rent: $154/wk
Ballapur
Pop: 19 Income: $725/wk Rent: $80/wk
Boxwood
Pop: 19 Income: $350/wk
Bulgana
Pop: 19 Income: $524/wk
Bullaharre
Pop: 19 Income: $900/wk Rent: $330/wk

Compare Emu

Emu vs Boigbeat →Emu vs Arnold West →Emu vs Ballapur →Emu vs Boxwood →

Frequently Asked Questions About Emu

What is the population of Emu VIC?

The population of Emu VIC is 37 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Emu?

The median personal income in Emu VIC is $416 per week, or $21,632 per year.The median household income is $762 per week.Family income is $1,042 per week.

How much is rent in Emu?

Median rent in Emu VIC is $203 per week ($880 per month).Rent represents 26.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Emu?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Emu VIC is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Emu?

The median age in Emu VIC is 65 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Emu a good suburb to live in?

Emu is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 37.The median income is $416/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.6% 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: 20869. All dollar figures in AUD.