Emu Heights Postcode
Tasmania
Located in Tasmania, Emu Heights is a locality approximately 232 kilometres from Hobart. The postcode for Emu Heights is 7320, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Emu Heights has a population of 3,205 (1,622 males, 1,581 females). The median age is 38 years.
The median weekly household income in Emu Heights is $2,398, with a median personal income of $978 per week.
The median weekly rent is $440 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.
In terms of birthplace, 95% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (57), New Zealand (22), and Philippines (21).
92.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Emu Heights shows 1,749 people employed (1,010 full-time, 524 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
The most common occupations are professionals (322), technicians & trades (184), and managers (158).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Emu Heights has an IRSAD score of 1038 placing it in decile 8 (highly advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Emu Heights covers an area of 3.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 934 persons per km².
Statistically, Emu Heights sits within the Burnie - Ulverstone area, part of the broader West and North West region. It falls under the Burnie local government area.
The federal electorate for Emu Heights is Braddon (Rural).
Emu Heights Details
| Postcode | 7320 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 3,205 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,398/week |
| Median Personal Income | $978/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $440 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Population Density | 934/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,093 |
| Completed Year 12 | 40.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 94.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 106 (3.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (highly advantaged) |
| Latitude | -41.0764 |
| Longitude | 145.9203 |
| Distance from Hobart | 232 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Burnie - Ulverstone |
| Local Government | Burnie |
| Federal Electorate | Braddon |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 635 (19.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 427 (13.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 851 (26.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 848 (26.5%) |
| 65+ years | 449 (14.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 306 (9.6%) |
| Asthma | 141 (4.4%) |
| Diabetes | 98 (3.1%) |
| Arthritis | 96 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 67 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 43 (1.3%) |
| Cancer | 41 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 25 (2.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 270 (24.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 471 (43.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 319 (29.4%) |