Bamboo Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bamboo Creek QLD is 88 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bamboo Creek is $731 per week ($38,012 per year). Median rent in Bamboo Creek is $100 per week ($433 per month). Bamboo Creek has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Bamboo Creek has a population density of 6.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bamboo Creek is $1,733.

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Bamboo Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bamboo Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$731/wk
$38,012 per year
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Bamboo Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (50) Female 46.2% (43)

Population Density

6.9
people per km²
88 people · 12.8 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Bamboo 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)

Bamboo Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
54.2% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.8% 11 dwellings

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

Bamboo Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bamboo Creek Religion

Catholic
53.7%
Not stated
25.6%
No Religion
17.1%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bamboo Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.8%

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

Bamboo Creek Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Bamboo Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
30.6% 15 people
Employed part-time
40.8% 20 people
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Not in labour force
28.6% 14 people

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

Bamboo Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.9%
Bachelor Degree
42.1%

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

Bamboo Creek Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers
35.0%
Professionals
30.0%
Managers
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%

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

Bamboo Creek Field of Study

Engineering
53.3%
Health
26.7%
Architecture & Building
20.0%

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

Bamboo Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bamboo Creek Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
42.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
21.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bamboo Creek Marital Status

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Married
67.9% 53
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Divorced
3.8% 3
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Never married
28.2% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bamboo Creek Ancestry

Australian
26.7%
Italian
16.7%
Other
14.4%
Irish
12.2%
Maltese
12.2%
Scottish
7.8%
English
5.6%
German
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bamboo Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
66.7%
Secondary — Government
33.3%

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

Bamboo Creek Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 165

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

Bamboo Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.0% 13
Not a volunteer
78.0% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bamboo Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bamboo Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
51.3%
Walked only
20.5%
Did not go to work
15.4%
Truck
12.8%

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

Bamboo Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
29.4%
2 vehicles
23.5%
3 vehicles
26.5%
4+ vehicles
20.6%

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

Bamboo Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
21.7%
3 bedrooms
60.9%
4 bedrooms
17.4%

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

Bamboo Creek Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
12.5%
moved in the last 5 years
61.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bamboo Creek Indigenous Population

3.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
135
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bamboo Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.7%
$400-$499/wk
13.3%
$500-$649/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
26.7%
$800-$999/wk
26.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bamboo Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
35.6%
Couple — children under 15
32.9%
Couple — no children
31.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bamboo Creek Military Service

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Previously served
4.8% 3
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Never served
95.2% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bamboo Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
5.0% 3
Did not provide
95.0% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bamboo Creek Children Ever Born

No children
42.9%
2 children
57.1%

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

Bamboo Creek When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
4
2001–2010
5

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

Bamboo Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.4%
5–14 hours
17.7%
15–29 hours
21.0%
30+ hours
14.5%
Did not do domestic work
27.4%

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

Bamboo Creek Household Size

1 person
10.7%
2 persons
35.7%
3 persons
21.4%
4 persons
17.9%
5 persons
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bamboo Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bamboo Creek Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
910
avg ICSEA score
360
total students
Goondi State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 330 students
919
ICSEA
Mundoo State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 30 students
901
ICSEA

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

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Bamboo Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,792/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.6%

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

If you earn X in Bamboo Creek

≈ $7,765/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $1,692/wk
Rent share 5.6%

Bamboo Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bamboo Creek

What is the population of Bamboo Creek QLD?

The population of Bamboo Creek QLD is 88 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Bamboo Creek?

The median personal income in Bamboo Creek QLD is $731 per week, or $38,012 per year.The median household income is $1,792 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Bamboo Creek?

Median rent in Bamboo Creek QLD is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 5.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Bamboo Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bamboo Creek QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bamboo Creek?

The median age in Bamboo Creek QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bamboo Creek a good suburb to live in?

Bamboo Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 88.The median income is $731/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30138. All dollar figures in AUD.