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Bobs Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bobs Creek NSW is 119 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bobs Creek is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Bobs Creek is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Bobs Creek has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Bobs Creek has a population density of 10.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bobs Creek is $1,733.

There were 14 recorded offences in Bobs Creek in 2023-24, a rate of 118 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (4 offences).

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Bobs Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bobs Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$669/wk

$34,788 per year

#6006 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$550/wk

$2,383 per month

#360 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bobs Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (60) Female 47.4% (54)

Population Density

10.7

people per km²

119 people · 11.1 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,531

Family income/wk

Bobs Creek Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bobs Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.5% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.5% 12 dwellings

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

Bobs Creek Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Bobs Creek Religion

No Religion

57.9%

Catholic

15.9%

Not stated

12.1%

Anglican

11.2%

Salvation Army

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bobs Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.2%

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

Bobs Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

48.2% 40 people

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Employed part-time

20.5% 17 people

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Not in labour force

31.3% 26 people

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

Bobs Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.7%

Bachelor Degree

23.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.9%

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

Bobs Creek Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

31.0%

Managers

24.1%

Clerical & Administrative

20.7%

Professionals

13.8%

Community & Personal Service

10.3%

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

Bobs Creek Field of Study

Health

30.2%

Architecture & Building

20.9%

Engineering

14.0%

Management & Commerce

14.0%

Society & Culture

14.0%

Education

7.0%

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

Bobs Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bobs Creek Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

13.3%

$800-$999/wk

16.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

20.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bobs Creek Marital Status

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Married

56.3% 49

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Separated

9.2% 8

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Divorced

3.4% 3

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Never married

31.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bobs Creek Ancestry

Australian

34.0%

English

29.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

10.3%

Scottish

9.0%

Irish

8.3%

German

3.8%

Other

3.2%

Polish

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bobs Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.5%

Secondary — Government

23.1%

Vocational Education

15.4%

Pre-school

11.5%

Secondary — Catholic

11.5%

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

Bobs Creek Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

14.8% 31

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No need for assistance

85.2% 178

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

Bobs Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.1% 15

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Not a volunteer

81.9% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bobs Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

42.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bobs Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.5%

Car (passenger)

12.5%

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

Bobs Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.8%

2 vehicles

31.3%

3 vehicles

31.3%

4+ vehicles

18.8%

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

Bobs Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

45.9%

4 bedrooms

35.1%

5 bedrooms

8.1%

6+ bedrooms

10.8%

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

Bobs Creek Population Mobility

5.8%

moved in the last year

43.6%

moved in the last 5 years

5.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bobs Creek Indigenous Population

16.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

168

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bobs Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Cancer

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Bobs Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

17.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

23.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bobs Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.5%

Couple — children under 15

24.7%

One parent — children under 15

18.3%

Couple — no children under 15

11.8%

One parent — no children under 15

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bobs Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

24.1% 20

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Did not provide

75.9% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bobs Creek Children Ever Born

No children

52.2%

2 children

47.8%

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

Bobs Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.6%

5–14 hours

36.7%

15–29 hours

21.1%

30+ hours

16.7%

Did not do domestic work

10.0%

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

Bobs Creek Household Size

2 persons

51.4%

3 persons

11.4%

4 persons

17.1%

5 persons

8.6%

6+ persons

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bobs Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Bobs Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bobs Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 14 total

Drug Offences

Theft

Weapons

Other Against Property

Assault

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

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

Bobs Creek Schools

schools nearby

government

919

avg ICSEA score

total students

Herons Creek Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 25 students

919

ICSEA

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

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Bobs Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

36%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $1,531/wk

Median Rent $550/wk

Rent-to-Income 35.9%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Bobs Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $6,634/month

Median rent $550/wk

Left after rent $981/wk

Rent share 35.9%

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Bobs Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 60 Income: $900/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bagotville

Pop: 60 Income: $735/wk Rent: $450/wk

Bakers Swamp

Pop: 60 Income: $850/wk Rent: $180/wk

Jerrawangala

Pop: 60 Income: $866/wk Rent: $413/wk

Kangaroobie

Pop: 60 Income: $912/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 60 Income: $687/wk Rent: $46/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bobs Creek

What is the population of Bobs Creek NSW?

The population of Bobs Creek NSW is 119 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.7 people per km².Bobs Creek is ranked #8,454 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bobs Creek?

The median personal income in Bobs Creek NSW is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year.The median household income is $1,531 per week.Family income is $1,531 per week.Bobs Creek is ranked #6,006 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bobs Creek?

Median rent in Bobs Creek NSW is $550 per week ($2,383 per month).Rent represents 35.9% of household income, which is considered stressed.Bobs Creek ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bobs Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bobs Creek NSW 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 Bobs Creek?

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

Is Bobs Creek a good suburb to live in?

Bobs Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 119.The median income is $669/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (35.9% 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: 10427. All dollar figures in AUD.