Flinders
Emita
Emita at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
59
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Emita.
Emita (7255) sits in the Flinders region of Tasmania.
Emita has roughly 59 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Emita scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Emita's population at 59, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 46% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
59
Median age
60
Family households
69%
Lone person
46%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$140/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$215/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
59
Median age: 60
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Emita.
Local schools for Emita
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Government School Catchment
Flinders Island District High School
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Frequently asked
About Emita.
- What is the Emita postcode?
- Emita is in the 7255 postcode, in TAS, in the Flinders region.
- What is the average rent in Emita?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $140, for units it's $215.
- What schools are in Emita?
- There are 1 schools serving Emita on this page, including Flinders Island District High School.
- How walkable is Emita?
- Emita has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Emita?
- Emita is close to Blue Rocks, Memana, Lughrata, Whitemark, Leeka.
- What is the population of Emita?
- Emita has approximately 59 residents. The median age is 60.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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