Kangaroo Island
Emu Bay
Emu Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
95
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Emu Bay.
Emu Bay (5223) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.
Emu Bay has roughly 95 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Emu Bay 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 Emu Bay's population at 95, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
95
Median age
57
Family households
79%
Lone person
21%
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)
$211/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
95
Median age: 57
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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
Transport
Education
Schools in Emu Bay.
Local schools for Emu Bay
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Island Community Education
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Frequently asked
About Emu Bay.
- What is the Emu Bay postcode?
- Emu Bay is in the 5223 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- What is the average rent in Emu Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $211, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Emu Bay?
- There are 1 schools serving Emu Bay on this page, including Kangaroo Island Community Education.
- How walkable is Emu Bay?
- Emu Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Emu Bay?
- Emu Bay is close to D Estrees Bay, Bay Of Shoals, Stun Sail Boom, North Cape, Wisanger.
- What is the population of Emu Bay?
- Emu Bay has approximately 95 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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