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Blakney Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Blakney Creek NSW is 92 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Blakney Creek is $1,089 per week ($56,628 per year). Median rent in Blakney Creek is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Blakney Creek has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Blakney Creek has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blakney Creek is $2,044.

There were 5 recorded offences in Blakney Creek in 2025-26, a rate of 54 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (3 offences).

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Blakney Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Blakney Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,089/wk

$56,628 per year

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,044/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Blakney Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (48) Female 50.5% (49)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

92 people · 181.7 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,833

Family income/wk

Blakney Creek Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Blakney Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

34.6% 9 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

65.4% 17 dwellings

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

Blakney Creek Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Blakney Creek Religion

No Religion

38.1%

Catholic

21.6%

Anglican

15.5%

Not stated

15.5%

Christian (other)

6.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Blakney Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

67.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.1%

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

Blakney Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

48.3% 29 people

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Employed part-time

33.3% 20 people

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Not in labour force

18.3% 11 people

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

Blakney Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.5%

Postgraduate Degree

23.7%

Bachelor Degree

21.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.8%

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

Blakney Creek Occupation

Managers

32.4%

Professionals

27.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.5%

Clerical & Administrative

13.5%

Sales Workers

13.5%

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

Blakney Creek Field of Study

Engineering

28.6%

Management & Commerce

17.1%

Education

14.3%

Health

14.3%

Agriculture & Environment

8.6%

Society & Culture

8.6%

Creative Arts

8.6%

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

Blakney Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Blakney Creek Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

19.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

19.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

14.3%

$4,000+/wk

19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Blakney Creek Marital Status

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Married

46.3% 38

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Separated

6.1% 5

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Divorced

15.9% 13

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Widowed

4.9% 4

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Never married

26.8% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Blakney Creek Ancestry

English

40.0%

Australian

20.9%

Irish

17.3%

Scottish

7.3%

Other

6.4%

German

4.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Blakney Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

45.0%

Pre-school

20.0%

Primary — Catholic

20.0%

Vocational Education

15.0%

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

Blakney Creek Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 153

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

Blakney Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

31.3% 21

—

Not a volunteer

68.7% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Blakney Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

30.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Blakney Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.9%

Car (passenger)

13.8%

Did not go to work

10.3%

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

Blakney Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

28.6%

2 vehicles

17.9%

3 vehicles

14.3%

4+ vehicles

39.3%

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

Blakney Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.8%

3 bedrooms

55.9%

4 bedrooms

23.5%

5 bedrooms

8.8%

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

Blakney Creek Population Mobility

18.2%

moved in the last year

27.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Blakney Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

151

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Blakney Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Mental health

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

Blakney Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

22.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,500+/wk

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Blakney Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

28.2%

Couple — no children under 15

25.4%

Couple — no children

19.7%

One parent — children under 15

14.1%

One parent — no children under 15

12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Blakney Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

4.9% 3

—

Did not provide

95.1% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Blakney Creek Children Ever Born

No children

44.4%

2 children

38.9%

3 children

16.7%

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

Blakney Creek When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Blakney Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.1%

5–14 hours

28.6%

15–29 hours

18.6%

30+ hours

15.7%

Did not do domestic work

10.0%

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

Blakney Creek Household Size

1 person

23.8%

2 persons

31.0%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

19.0%

5 persons

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Blakney Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Blakney Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

69.2%

Step family — no other children

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Blakney Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Weapons

Sexual Offences

Domestic Violence

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2023

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Blakney Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,374/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.7%

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

If you earn X in Blakney Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $10,287/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $2,024/wk

Rent share 14.7%

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Blakney Creek vs State & National Average

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Pop: 46 Income: $687/wk Rent: $298/wk

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Pop: 46 Income: $899/wk Rent: $480/wk

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Pop: 46 Income: $550/wk Rent: $80/wk

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Pop: 46 Income: $675/wk

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Pop: 46 Income: $754/wk Rent: $285/wk

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Pop: 46 Income: $875/wk Rent: $684/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blakney Creek

What is the population of Blakney Creek NSW?

The population of Blakney Creek NSW is 92 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Blakney Creek?

The median personal income in Blakney Creek NSW is $1,089 per week, or $56,628 per year.The median household income is $2,374 per week.Family income is $2,833 per week.

How much is rent in Blakney Creek?

Median rent in Blakney Creek NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 14.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Blakney Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Blakney Creek NSW is $2,044. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Blakney Creek?

The median age in Blakney Creek NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Blakney Creek a good suburb to live in?

Blakney Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 92.The median income is $1,089/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.7% 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: 10403. All dollar figures in AUD.