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Baffle Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Baffle Creek, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Baffle Creek QLD is 155 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Baffle Creek is $525 per week ($27,300 per year). Median rent in Baffle Creek is $159 per week ($689 per month). Baffle Creek has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Baffle Creek has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Baffle Creek is $1,387.

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Baffle Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Baffle Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$525/wk

$27,300 per year

#7967 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$159/wk

$689 per month

#8170 of 14,663

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Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,387/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Baffle Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (82) Female 46.8% (72)

Population Density

3.3

people per km²

155 people · 47.0 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,031

Family income/wk

Baffle Creek Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Baffle Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.4% 38 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.6% 21 dwellings

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

Baffle Creek Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Baffle Creek Religion

No Religion

46.9%

Not stated

19.3%

Anglican

11.0%

Catholic

11.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

8.3%

Lutheran

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Baffle Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

29.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.9%

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

Baffle Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

20.5% 24 people

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Employed part-time

8.5% 10 people

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Unemployed

7.7% 9 people

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Not in labour force

63.2% 74 people

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

Baffle Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.6%

Bachelor Degree

11.8%

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

Baffle Creek Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.6%

Labourers

25.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

21.4%

Professionals

14.3%

Community & Personal Service

10.7%

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

Baffle Creek Field of Study

Education

31.6%

Engineering

21.1%

Architecture & Building

15.8%

Agriculture & Environment

15.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

15.8%

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

Baffle Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Baffle Creek Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

9.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

16.7%

$500-$649/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

14.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Baffle Creek Marital Status

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Married

44.4% 63

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Separated

3.5% 5

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Divorced

15.5% 22

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Widowed

8.5% 12

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Never married

28.2% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Baffle Creek Ancestry

Australian

42.2%

English

26.5%

Scottish

12.2%

Irish

8.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.4%

Other

3.4%

German

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Baffle Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

50.0%

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

Baffle Creek Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

14.0% 35

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No need for assistance

86.0% 215

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

Baffle Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.5% 24

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Not a volunteer

79.5% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Baffle Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

33.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Baffle Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.7%

Did not go to work

22.6%

Car (passenger)

9.7%

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

Baffle Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

43.1%

2 vehicles

32.3%

3 vehicles

18.5%

4+ vehicles

6.2%

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

Baffle Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.4%

2 bedrooms

24.5%

3 bedrooms

37.7%

4 bedrooms

18.9%

5 bedrooms

9.4%

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

Baffle Creek Population Mobility

13.7%

moved in the last year

39.2%

moved in the last 5 years

19.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

33.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Baffle Creek Indigenous Population

3.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

239

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Baffle Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Arthritis

Cancer

Stroke

Diabetes

Asthma

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

Baffle Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$150-$299/wk

18.0%

$300-$399/wk

12.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

3.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Baffle Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children

67.9%

One parent — children under 15

11.1%

Couple — no children under 15

7.4%

One parent — no children under 15

7.4%

Couple — children under 15

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Baffle Creek Military Service

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Previously served

5.9% 7

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Never served

94.1% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Baffle Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.9% 20

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Did not provide

83.1% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Baffle Creek Children Ever Born

2 children

67.6%

3 children

32.4%

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

Baffle Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Baffle Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.3%

5–14 hours

28.2%

15–29 hours

25.0%

30+ hours

15.3%

Did not do domestic work

20.2%

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

Baffle Creek Household Size

1 person

39.0%

2 persons

45.8%

3 persons

15.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Baffle Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

101

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Baffle Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Baffle Creek Schools

schools nearby

government

950

avg ICSEA score

total students

Wartburg State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 25 students

950

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Baffle Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,062/wk

Median Rent $159/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.0%

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

If you earn X in Baffle Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $4,602/month

Median rent $159/wk

Left after rent $903/wk

Rent share 15.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cunnamulla

Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $34/wk

Baffle Creek vs State & National Average

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Coral Sea

Pop: 78 Income: $933/wk Rent: $130/wk

Felton South

Pop: 78 Income: $769/wk Rent: $400/wk

Greenview

Pop: 78 Income: $593/wk Rent: $240/wk

Mount Mort

Pop: 78 Income: $900/wk Rent: $265/wk

New Moonta

Pop: 78 Income: $396/wk Rent: $400/wk

Pampas

Pop: 78 Income: $857/wk Rent: $243/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baffle Creek

What is the population of Baffle Creek QLD?

The population of Baffle Creek QLD is 155 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.3 people per km².Baffle Creek is ranked #7,679 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Baffle Creek?

The median personal income in Baffle Creek QLD is $525 per week, or $27,300 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,031 per week.Baffle Creek is ranked #7,967 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Baffle Creek?

Median rent in Baffle Creek QLD is $159 per week ($689 per month).Rent represents 15.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Baffle Creek ranks #8,170 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Baffle Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Baffle Creek QLD is $1,387. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Baffle Creek?

The median age in Baffle Creek QLD is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Baffle Creek a good suburb to live in?

Baffle Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 155.The median income is $525/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.0% 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: 30114. All dollar figures in AUD.