Wakefield
Emu Flat
Emu Flat at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
106
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Emu Flat.
Emu Flat (5453) sits in the Wakefield region of South Australia.
Emu Flat has roughly 106 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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 Flat 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Emu Flat's population at 106, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
106
Median age
41
Family households
69%
Lone person
11%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
106
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Emu Flat.
Local schools for Emu Flat
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Government School Catchment
Clare Primary School
Clare High School
Blyth Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Emu Flat.
- What is the Emu Flat postcode?
- Emu Flat is in the 5453 postcode, in SA, in the Wakefield region.
- What is the average rent in Emu Flat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Emu Flat?
- There are 4 schools serving Emu Flat on this page, including St Joseph's School, Clare Primary School, Clare High School.
- How walkable is Emu Flat?
- Emu Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Emu Flat?
- Emu Flat is close to Boconnoc Park, Armagh, Spring Gully, Clare, Gillentown.
- What is the population of Emu Flat?
- Emu Flat has approximately 106 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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