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Back Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Back Creek, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Back Creek NSW is 54 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Back Creek is $1,083 per week ($56,316 per year). Median rent in Back Creek is $133 per week ($576 per month). Back Creek has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Back Creek has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Back Creek is $2,167.

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Back Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Back Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,083/wk

$56,316 per year

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Median Rent

$133/wk

$576 per month

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Median Age

29years

9 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Back Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (25) Female 50.0% (25)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

54 people · 449.8 km²

Households

3.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,166

Family income/wk

Back Creek Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

35-39

45-49

55-59

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Back Creek Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Back Creek Religion

Catholic

38.8%

No Religion

24.5%

Christian (other)

16.3%

Anglican

12.2%

Not stated

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Back Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

43.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Back Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

78.3% 18 people

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Employed part-time

21.7% 5 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Back Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

62.5%

Bachelor Degree

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Back Creek Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers

26.3%

Managers

21.1%

Professionals

21.1%

Community & Personal Service

15.8%

Labourers

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Back Creek Field of Study

Education

47.1%

Engineering

17.6%

Agriculture & Environment

17.6%

Society & Culture

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Back Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Back Creek Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk

55.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Back Creek Marital Status

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Married

65.6% 21

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Never married

34.4% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Back Creek Ancestry

Australian

30.9%

English

30.9%

Irish

19.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

10.3%

German

4.4%

Scottish

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Back Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Secondary — Catholic

27.8%

Secondary — Government

22.2%

Primary — Catholic

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Back Creek Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Back Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

36.1% 13

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Not a volunteer

63.9% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Back Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.0%

Did not go to work

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Back Creek Car Ownership

2 vehicles

21.4%

3 vehicles

50.0%

4+ vehicles

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Back Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

36.8%

4 bedrooms

63.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Back Creek Population Mobility

17.4%

moved in the last year

30.0%

moved in the last 5 years

78.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Back Creek Indigenous Population

19.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Back Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Back Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk

17.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

23.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

17.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Back Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

63.6%

One parent — children under 15

22.7%

Couple — no children

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Back Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.4% 6

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Did not provide

80.6% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Back Creek Children Ever Born

3 children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Back Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

46.4%

5–14 hours

28.6%

30+ hours

14.3%

Did not do domestic work

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Back Creek Household Size

3 persons

44.4%

4 persons

38.9%

5 persons

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Back Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Back Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Back Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,250/wk

Median Rent $133/wk

Rent-to-Income 5.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Back Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $9,750/month

Median rent $133/wk

Left after rent $2,117/wk

Rent share 5.9%

Back Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Back Creek (Tweed - NSW)

Pop: 27 Income: $524/wk Rent: $350/wk

Baerami Creek

Pop: 27 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bobundara

Pop: 27 Income: $850/wk Rent: $270/wk

Boorga

Pop: 27 Income: $1,187/wk

Cadgee (NSW)

Pop: 27 Income: $450/wk

Clare (NSW)

Pop: 27 Income: $1,291/wk

Compare Back Creek (Bland - NSW)

Back Creek (Bland - NSW) vs Back Creek (Tweed - NSW) →Back Creek (Bland - NSW) vs Baerami Creek →Back Creek (Bland - NSW) vs Bobundara →Back Creek (Bland - NSW) vs Boorga →

Frequently Asked Questions About Back Creek

What is the population of Back Creek NSW?

The population of Back Creek NSW is 54 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Back Creek?

The median personal income in Back Creek NSW is $1,083 per week, or $56,316 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.

How much is rent in Back Creek?

Median rent in Back Creek NSW is $133 per week ($576 per month).Rent represents 5.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Back Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Back Creek NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Back Creek?

The median age in Back Creek NSW is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Back Creek a good suburb to live in?

Back Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 54.The median income is $1,083/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10124. All dollar figures in AUD.