Moyne Shire Council
Mount Emu
Mount Emu at a glance
Median house
$330,000
Median unit
$237,600
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
28
Median age 26
About
Welcome to Mount Emu.
Mount Emu (3351) sits in the Moyne region of Victoria. The median house here is $330,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Mount Emu has roughly 28 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Houses change hands at $330,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $237,600, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $66,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Mount Emu on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$330,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $237,600.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
33%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$330,000
$237,600
28
Median age: 26
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.41% (median rent $280/wk against a $330,000 price tag). Units yield 2.19% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 33% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.41%
Based on $330,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)2.19%
Based on $237,600 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202633%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Emu's population at 28, with a median age of 26. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are renter-heavy (33% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
28
Median age
26
Family households
89%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mount 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 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Mount Emu.
Local schools for Mount Emu
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Skipton Primary School
Linton Primary School
Trawalla Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mount Emu.
- What is the median house price in Mount Emu?
- The median house price in Mount Emu, VIC 3351 is $330,000. The median unit price is $237,600. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Mount Emu postcode?
- Mount Emu is in the 3351 postcode, in VIC, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Emu?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Mount Emu?
- There are 5 schools serving Mount Emu on this page, including Skipton Primary School, Linton Primary School, Trawalla Primary School.
- How walkable is Mount Emu?
- Mount Emu has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Emu?
- Mount Emu is close to Mortchup, Chepstowe, Pittong, Lake Goldsmith, Mena Park.
- What is the population of Mount Emu?
- Mount Emu has approximately 28 residents. The median age is 26.
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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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