Emu Downs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
52
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Emu Downs.
The postcode for Emu Downs is 5381 (SA).
Emu Downs (5381) sits in the Goyder region of South Australia.
Emu Downs has roughly 52 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Emu Downs 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Emu Downs's population at 52, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (125% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
52
Median age
37
Family households
100%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
125%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
52
Median age: 37
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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.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Emu Downs.
Local schools for Emu Downs
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Government School Catchment
Robertstown Primary School
Manoora Primary School
Burra Community School
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Frequently asked
About Emu Downs.
- What is the Emu Downs postcode?
- Emu Downs is in the 5381 postcode, in SA, in the Goyder region.
- Where is Emu Downs?
- Emu Downs is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5381, in the Goyder region.
- What is the average rent in Emu Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Emu Downs?
- There are 13 schools serving Emu Downs on this page, including Robertstown Primary School, Manoora Primary School, Burra Community School.
- How walkable is Emu Downs?
- Emu Downs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Emu Downs?
- Emu Downs is close to Halleluja Hills, Hallelujah Hills, Apoinga, Worlds End Creek, Koonoona.
- What is the population of Emu Downs?
- The population of Emu Downs is approximately 52 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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