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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Emu Flat, 5453
Est. population · Jun 2025
110
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.9%
Median age
41
Median income
$2,250/wk
Employment rate
65.8%
Languages at home
6.4%non-English
Most common: Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Emu Flat is a quieter smaller community in Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. It sits well away from Adelaide, trading metro convenience for space and a slower regional pace. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day.
Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
At a glance
Emu Flat snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$350/wk
Population (ERP)
110
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
27.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Pop. growth
70th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $350
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
110(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +1.9% over 5 years · 70th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +1.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +2
- Growth rank in SA
- 70th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~100), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 106
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,250
- Dwelling vacancy
- 27.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 44
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,059
- Employment rate
- 65.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 35 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Clare Hospital (4.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 3
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 50 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 82 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 139 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 3 proposals
August 2026
- Outbuilding (horse stables and hay store associated with existing dwelling use)247 SCOBIE RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Under Assessment
July 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)78A BENNYS HILL RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
May 2026
- Swimming pool and associated safety features247 SCOBIE RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
2025· 2 proposals
September 2025
- Swimming pool and associated safety features162 BENNYS HILL RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
April 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)216 BENNYS HILL RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
December 2024
- Demolish dwelling and construct new dwelling with carport and verandahs under main roof25 OHLMEYER PARK RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
September 2024
- SWIMMING POOL AND SAFETY FENCE367 SCOBIE RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
August 2024
- Extension to an existing dwelling236 EMU FLAT RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
July 2024
- Change of use from ‘accommodation’ to ‘meditation/wellness retreat including accommodation and amenities within existing buildings, verandah addition and 4 caravan sites'217 EMU FLAT RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling81 OHLMEYER PARK RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Under Assessment
May 2024
- Outbuilding (shed)350 SPRING GULLY RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
April 2024
- Above-ground steel firefighting water tank272 BENNYS HILL RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
March 2024
- Outbuilding (Shed)285 SCOBIE RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
2023· 4 proposals
October 2023
- Land division (Torrens Title - 2 into 3 allotments)27 DIAGONAL RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with garage and verandahs under main roof and above ground water tank247 SCOBIE RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
August 2023
- Agricultural Building (Shed) and 100,000ltr colorbond rainwater tank247 SCOBIE RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
February 2023
- Four (4) tourist accommodation units with associated carports and decking25 OHLMEYER PARK RD EMU FLAT SA 5453;334 NEAGLES ROCK RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals
December 2022
- Verandahs (to the perimeter of the dwelling) and carport363 BENNYS HILL RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including the addition of an upper storey loft, verandah and decking, freestanding carport, rain water tanks (two x 150,000L) and retaining walls162 BENNYS HILL RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling181 BENNYS HILL RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
2021· 7 proposals
September 2021
- Swimming pool and safety fence178 SPRING GULLY RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
July 2021
- Dwelling Addition206 SCOBIE RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
June 2021
- Meditation Facility and 60kL Water Tank - Variation to 433/253/14 & 433/159/16187 EMU FLAT RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Under Assessment
- Shed (22.5 m x 13m)LOT 2 OHLMEYER PARK RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
May 2021
- Fiberglass swimming Pool261 SCOBIE RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
April 2021
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling, Domestic Outbuilding & Water Tank (135kL)LOT 3 OHLMEYER PARK RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
March 2021
- Farm Shed 21.21m x 15m and Steel Water Tank 11.53m x 2.27m high350 BENNYS HILL RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
2020· 3 proposals
December 2020
- Verandah363 BENNYS HILL RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
November 2020
- Domestic Outbuilding 9m wide x 9m long192 NEAGLES ROCK RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
October 2020
- Construction of Agricultural Building with associated Pergola, Decking and Rain Water Tank23 MAGGIES FARM RD EMU FLAT SA 5453Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Former Railway DamOhlmyer Park Road EMU FLATLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 30.2 km away).
Coalition 62.9%Labor 37.1%
8.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ClareLabor 37.2% · Coalition 62.8% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
- BlythLabor 32.7% · Coalition 67.3% TPP (2025)9.5 km away
- WatervaleLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)12.3 km away
- Farrell FlatLabor 30.4% · Coalition 69.6% TPP (2025)19.2 km away
- AuburnLabor 47.4% · Coalition 52.6% TPP (2025)20.3 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.