Northern Grampians Shire Council
Emu
Emu at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
37
Median age 65
The brief
What to know about Emu.
Emu (3475) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria.
Emu has roughly 37 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Emu 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Emu's population at 37, with a median age of 65. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (44% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
37
Median age
65
Family households
69%
Lone person
19%
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)
$178/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$203/wk
Owner occupied
44%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
37
Median age: 65
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· 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
Education
Schools in Emu.
Local schools for Emu
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bealiba Primary School
St Arnaud Primary School
St Arnaud Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Emu.
- What is the Emu postcode?
- Emu is in the 3475 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Emu?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $178, for units it's $203.
- What schools are in Emu?
- There are 4 schools serving Emu on this page, including Bealiba Primary School, St Arnaud Primary School, St Patrick's School.
- How walkable is Emu?
- Emu has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Emu?
- Emu is close to Kooreh, Kooreh, Carapooee, Carapooee, Dalyenong.
- What is the population of Emu?
- Emu has approximately 37 residents. The median age is 65.
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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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