Mount Emu VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Emu VIC is 28 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Emu is $739 per week ($38,428 per year). Median rent in Mount Emu is $100 per week ($433 per month). Mount Emu has a median age of 26 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mount Emu has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Emu is $4,000.

There were 2 recorded offences in Mount Emu in 2025-25, a rate of 71 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Mount Emu Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Emu Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$739/wk
$38,428 per year
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
26years
12 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$4,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mount Emu Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.2% (12) Female 53.8% (14)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
28 people · 56.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Mount Emu Age Distribution

10-14
40-44
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Emu Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Mount Emu Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mount Emu Religion

Catholic
50.0%
Anglican
16.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
16.7%
Uniting Church
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Emu Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
46.2%

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

Mount Emu Employment

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Employed full-time
100.0% 7 people

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

Mount Emu Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
66.7%
Certificate III/IV
33.3%

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

Mount Emu Occupation

Labourers
40.0%
Managers
30.0%
Community & Personal Service
30.0%

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

Mount Emu Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

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

Mount Emu Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Emu Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Emu Marital Status

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Married
33.3% 4
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Divorced
25.0% 3
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Never married
41.7% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Emu Ancestry

English
39.4%
Irish
27.3%
Australian
24.2%
Scottish
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Emu School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Mount Emu Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 49

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

Mount Emu Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.7% 4
Not a volunteer
73.3% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Emu How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Mount Emu Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Mount Emu Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Mount Emu Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
26.1%
moved in the last 5 years
92.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Emu Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
47
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Emu Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Emu Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
46.4%
Couple — no children
21.4%
One parent — no children under 15
17.9%
One parent — children under 15
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Emu Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Emu Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.0%
5–14 hours
40.0%
30+ hours
30.0%

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

Mount Emu Household Size

1 person
42.9%
2 persons
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Emu Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Emu Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Break & Enter
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2018
2019
2022
2025

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

Mount Emu Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,562/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.4%

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

If you earn X in Mount Emu

≈ $6,769/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $1,462/wk
Rent share 6.4%

Mount Emu vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Emu

What is the population of Mount Emu VIC?

The population of Mount Emu VIC is 28 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Mount Emu?

The median personal income in Mount Emu VIC is $739 per week, or $38,428 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.

How much is rent in Mount Emu?

Median rent in Mount Emu VIC is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 6.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Emu?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Emu VIC is $4,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Emu?

The median age in Mount Emu VIC is 26 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Emu a good suburb to live in?

Mount Emu is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 28.The median income is $739/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21794. All dollar figures in AUD.