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Emita

55 km²

Emita is characterised by an older age profile than most and a well-above-average share of degree-holders.

Beyond that, it has somewhat fewer residents than usual and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 Emita, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population59—since 2011 Median age60 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population10.2%People aged 65 and over33.9%Children under 1510.2%People in a de facto relationship27.1%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Emita, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 39%, followed by Seniors (65+) (33%) and Young adults (25–44) (13%).

Older adults (45–64)40.7%

Seniors (65+)33.9%

Young adults (25–44)13.6%

Children (0–14)10.2%

Youth (15–24)5.1%

Marital status

In Emita, the largest group is Married at 40%, followed by Never married (40%) and Divorced (13%).

Married40%
Never married40%
Divorced13%
Widowed7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Emita, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (7%).

Australia91.5%

England6.8%

Ancestry

In Emita, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (22%) and Irish (17%).

English55.9%

Australian33.9%

Irish25.4%

Scottish20.3%

Italian8.5%

German6.8%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Emita, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only100.0%

Religion

People with no religion62.7%

Religious affiliation

In Emita, the largest group is No religion at 63%, followed by Christianity (37%).

No religion63%
Christianity37%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1272.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher32.1%

Highest year of school

In Emita, the largest group is Year 12 at 68%, followed by Year 11 (21%) and Year 10 (6%).

Year 1272.0%

Year 1122.0%

Year 106.0%

Year 9 or below6.0%

Highest qualification level

In Emita, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 30%, followed by Certificate III / IV (30%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Bachelor degree28.6%

Certificate III / IV28.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.1%

Postgraduate degree11.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate8.6%

Field of qualification

In Emita, the largest group is Society & culture at 37%, followed by Creative arts (20%) and Engineering & related (17%).

Society & culture31.4%

Creative arts17.1%

Engineering & related14.3%

Health11.4%

Education11.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$682—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,375—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,624—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Emita, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 43%, followed by Under $650 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (29%).

$650–$1,49946.2%

Under $65030.8%

$1,500–$2,99930.8%

Personal income distribution

In Emita, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (40%) and $1,500–$2,999 (10%).

Under $65045.3%

$650–$1,49935.8%

$1,500–$2,9999.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition52.5%People with a mental health condition22.0%People needing help with daily activities6.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Emita, the largest group is None at 54%, followed by One condition (31%) and Two conditions (8%).

None54.2%

One condition30.5%

Two conditions8.5%

Three or more6.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Emita, the largest group is Mental health at 25%, followed by Arthritis (24%) and Cancer (18%).

Mental health22.0%

Arthritis20.3%

Cancer15.3%

Asthma11.9%

Heart disease6.8%

Diabetes5.1%

Other condition5.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers56.6%People providing unpaid care24.5%People caring for children unpaid24.5%People who served in the Defence Force7.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework30.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0—since 2011 One-parent families14.3%People living alone46.2%—since 2011

Family composition

In Emita, the largest group is Couples with children at 43%, followed by Couples without children (43%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children43%
Couples without children43%
One-parent families14%

Household size

In Emita, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (34%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people50.0%

1 person46.2%

3 people19.2%

4 people19.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$215—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$916—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011 Households renting11.5%Homes owned outright57.7%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms61.5%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Emita, the largest group is Owned outright at 58%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (12%).

Owned outright58%
Owned with a mortgage31%
Rented12%

Types of homes

In Emita, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Emita, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 2 bedrooms (24%) and 1 bedroom (21%).

3 bedrooms50.0%

2 bedrooms26.9%

1 bedroom23.1%

4 bedrooms11.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Emita, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 100%.

Under $1,00075.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Emita, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 46%, followed by 2 vehicles (21%) and 3 vehicles (21%).

1 vehicle42.3%

2 vehicles19.2%

3 vehicles19.2%

4 or more11.5%

How people get to work

In Emita, the largest group is Car (driver) at 77%, followed by Walked (23%).

Car (driver)72.7%

Walked21.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years26.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation62.3%Employed full-time27.3%

Industries people work in

In Emita, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 24%, followed by Electricity, gas & water (15%) and Construction (12%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing24.2%

Electricity, gas & water15.2%

Construction12.1%

Transport & warehousing12.1%

Health care & social assistance12.1%

Accommodation & food9.1%

Public administration & safety9.1%

Education & training9.1%

Occupations people work in

In Emita, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 26%, followed by Community & personal service (26%) and Managers (23%).

Technicians & trades27.3%

Community & personal service27.3%

Managers24.2%

Professionals18.2%

Labourers9.1%

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