Emu Point, WA 6330 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Emu Point is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6330, home to 285 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Albany local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 377 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 285
- Median age
- 71 years
- Median household income
- $1,055 /week
- Median personal income
- $609 /week
- Median family income
- $1,937 /week
- Average household size
- 1.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Albany
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Wheat Belt
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Australian Christian College - Southlands
- Flinders Park Primary School
- St Joseph's College
- Spencer Park Primary School
- Spencer Park Education Support Centre
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- Mermaid Av After Jackson St
- Burgess St Before Mermaid Av
- Emu Point Dr After Griffiths St
- Emu Point Dr Before Griffiths St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 29 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 64.9% of the 202 resolvable premises in Emu Point. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 34.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 64.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 7,446 across the Great Southern District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,777 violent offences, 1,701 theft, 1,384 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Emu Point?
Emu Point (WA 6330) had 285 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 71. It sits within the Albany local government area.
What is the median rent in Emu Point?
The median advertised rent in Emu Point is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Emu Point?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Emu Point covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Australian Christian College - Southlands (1.8 km), Flinders Park Primary School (2.5 km), St Joseph's College (3.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Emu Point?
Emu Point is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (64.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Emu Point?
Across the surrounding area, 7,446 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (1,777), theft (1,701), drug offences (1,384). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Emu Point?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Emu Point centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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