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VIC · Northern Grampians Council

Emu, VIC, 3475

Current weather

11.6°CRain showers

94% humidity · 21.9 km/h wind · 14.9° / 9.4° today · 9.3 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Emu is a small locality in the Northern Grampians area, home to around 37 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 4 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+300%), roughly 108.1 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
37
Median age
65
Median household income / week
$762
Dwelling vacancy
25%
Unoccupied private dwellings
6 of 24
Median monthly mortgage
$650
Employment rate
32.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
3
Against the person
1
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
81.1
State safety percentile
78th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-40%

Most common offence types

  • A212 Non-Fv Serious Assault1
  • B19 Other Fire Related Offences1
  • B21 Criminal Damage1
  • B21 Criminal Damage1
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft1
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle1
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods1

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Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Dunolly Rd
  • Dunolly Rd

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Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

14 planning-related records

2021· 6 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Realignment of existing title boundaries, creation of easement on lot 1 and construction of a dwelling on lot 2
    200 RED TANK ROAD EMU CREEK 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding (carport)
    93 Collins LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Construction of shed
    670 Emu Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a dwelling
    LOT 1 JAMES COOK DRIVE EMU CREEK 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Use and Development for a dwelling
    LOT 8 HARGREAVES ROAD EMU CREEK 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding
    686 Emu Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 8 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of dwelling and shed (Amended plans to increase depth of garage)
    Lot 4 Collins LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding
    40 Collins LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Construction of an outbuilding
    258 Emu Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • 3 lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation
    136 Kronks LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and outbuilding
    138 Collins LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and works for the construction of a patio
    129 Red Tank RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Construction of dwelling and shed
    Lot 4 Collins LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Construction of an outbuilding and removal of one tree
    142 Red Tank RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • EmuBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Emu Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Summerhayes Conservation ReserveNature reserve

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Recent changes

  • Emu Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Summerhayes Conservation Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • 3 lot subdivision and removal of native vegetationplanning136 Kronks LaneLodged 15 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a patioplanning129 Red Tank RoadLodged 28 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuildingplanning686 Emu Creek RoadLodged 11 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuildingplanning40 Collins LaneLodged 10 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuildingplanning258 Emu Creek RoadLodged 17 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding and removal of one treeplanning142 Red Tank RoadLodged 16 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of dwelling and shedplanningLot 4 Collins LaneLodged 02 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of dwelling and shed (Amended plans to increase depth of garage)planningLot 4 Collins LaneLodged 11 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

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