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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 27 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Back Creek is $524 per week ($27,248 per year). Median rent in Back Creek is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Back Creek has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Back Creek has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (65% of residents).

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Back Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Back Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$524/wk

$27,248 per year

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 1 per bedroom

Back Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (13) Female 50.0% (13)

Population Density

3.6

people per km²

27 people · 7.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,062

Family income/wk

Back Creek Age Distribution

5-9

40-44

45-49

50-54

75-79

80-84

♂ 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

No Religion

65.2%

Not stated

21.7%

Christian (other)

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Back Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

44.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

22.2%

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

Back Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

38.5% 5 people

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Employed part-time

30.8% 4 people

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Not in labour force

30.8% 4 people

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

Back Creek Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

50.0%

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

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

Back Creek Field of Study

Management & Commerce

100.0%

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

$1,000-$1,249/wk

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Back Creek Marital Status

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Married

56.3% 9

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Divorced

25.0% 4

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Never married

18.8% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Back Creek Ancestry

English

56.0%

Australian

44.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Back Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Back Creek Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

15.6% 5

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No need for assistance

84.4% 27

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

Back Creek Volunteering

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Not a volunteer

100.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Back Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Back Creek Car Ownership

2 vehicles

100.0%

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

Back Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

100.0%

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

Back Creek Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

38.1%

moved in the last 5 years

50.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Back Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Back Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Back Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

53.8%

$500-$649/wk

46.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Back Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15

45.5%

Couple — no children

27.3%

Couple — children under 15

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Back Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

33.3% 6

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Did not provide

66.7% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Back Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.1%

5–14 hours

38.5%

15–29 hours

11.5%

30+ hours

15.4%

Did not do domestic work

11.5%

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

Back Creek Household Size

2 persons

44.4%

3 persons

55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Back Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

33%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,062/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 33.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Back Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $4,602/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $712/wk

Rent share 33.0%

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Back Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 14 Income: $725/wk Rent: $200/wk

Boomi Creek

Pop: 14 Income: $749/wk

Chullora

Pop: 14

Craven Plateau

Pop: 14 Income: $849/wk Rent: $100/wk

Greengrove

Pop: 14 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Hambledon Hill

Pop: 14 Income: $949/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Back Creek

What is the population of Back Creek NSW?

The population of Back Creek NSW is 27 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Back Creek?

The median personal income in Back Creek NSW is $524 per week, or $27,248 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.

How much is rent in Back Creek?

Median rent in Back Creek NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 33.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What is the median age in Back Creek?

The median age in Back Creek NSW is 48 years.This is older 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 27.The median income is $524/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (33.0% 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: 10129. All dollar figures in AUD.