Southern Downs
Emu Vale
Emu Vale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
161
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Emu Vale.
Emu Vale (4371) sits in the Southern Downs region of Queensland.
Emu Vale has roughly 161 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.
Emu Vale 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 4 government primary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Emu Vale's population at 161, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
161
Median age
60
Family households
70%
Lone person
26%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$235/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
161
Median age: 60
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Southern Downs Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,811
total offences in 2026 across the Southern Downs Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
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 Vale.
Local schools for Emu Vale
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Government School Catchment
Yangan State School
Killarney P-10 State School
Murray's Bridge State School
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Frequently asked
About Emu Vale.
- What is the Emu Vale postcode?
- Emu Vale is in the 4371 postcode, in QLD, in the Southern Downs region.
- What is the average rent in Emu Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $235, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Emu Vale?
- There are 7 schools serving Emu Vale on this page, including Yangan State School, Killarney P-10 State School, Murray's Bridge State School.
- How walkable is Emu Vale?
- Emu Vale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Emu Vale?
- Emu Vale is close to Danderoo, Yangan, Wiyarra, Swanfels, Tannymorel.
- What is the population of Emu Vale?
- Emu Vale has approximately 161 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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