Suburbs Bostocks Creek

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Bostocks Creek VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bostocks Creek VIC is 85 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bostocks Creek is $808 per week ($42,016 per year). Median rent in Bostocks Creek is $220 per week ($953 per month). Bostocks Creek has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Bostocks Creek has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bostocks Creek is $1,048.

There were 4 recorded offences in Bostocks Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 47 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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📍 Bostocks Creek, Victoria — 38.3087°S, 143.1287°E

Crime: Low Med High

Bostocks Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bostocks Creek Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$808/wk
$42,016 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
👤
Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,048/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bostocks Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (45) Female 47.1% (40)

Population Density

3.6
people per km²
85 people · 23.5 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,958
Family income/wk

Bostocks Creek Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bostocks Creek Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
87.5% 21 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
12.5% 3 dwellings

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

Bostocks Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bostocks Creek Religion

Catholic
42.7%
No Religion
29.3%
Uniting Church
9.8%
Anglican
8.5%
Not stated
6.1%
Islam
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bostocks Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
16.2%

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

Bostocks Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
46.4% 32 people
⏰
Employed part-time
23.2% 16 people
🏠
Not in labour force
30.4% 21 people

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

Bostocks Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
76.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.3%
Bachelor Degree
10.0%

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

Bostocks Creek Occupation

Managers
44.4%
Professionals
25.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.5%
Community & Personal Service
11.1%

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

Bostocks Creek Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
26.9%
Engineering
19.2%
Agriculture & Environment
15.4%
Management & Commerce
15.4%
Education
11.5%
Society & Culture
11.5%

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

Bostocks Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bostocks Creek Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
17.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
17.4%
$4,000+/wk
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bostocks Creek Marital Status

💍
Married
67.1% 49
📋
Divorced
4.1% 3
🕊️
Widowed
5.5% 4
👤
Never married
23.3% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bostocks Creek Ancestry

Australian
39.0%
English
34.3%
Irish
15.2%
Scottish
8.6%
Other
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bostocks Creek School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Bostocks Creek Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
5.0% 8
✅
No need for assistance
95.0% 152

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

Bostocks Creek Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
28.4% 21
—
Not a volunteer
71.6% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bostocks Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.6%
Walked only
20.6%
Did not go to work
8.8%

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

Bostocks Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.4%
2 vehicles
38.7%
3 vehicles
19.4%
4+ vehicles
22.6%

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

Bostocks Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
57.6%
4 bedrooms
33.3%
6+ bedrooms
9.1%

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

Bostocks Creek Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
18.2%
moved in the last 5 years
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bostocks Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
154
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bostocks Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Arthritis
6
Heart disease
4
Asthma
3
Cancer
3
Diabetes
3

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

Bostocks Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
9.5%
$500-$649/wk
7.9%
$650-$799/wk
22.2%
$800-$999/wk
25.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$3,500+/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bostocks Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.9%
Couple — children under 15
25.7%
Couple — no children under 15
16.2%
One parent — no children under 15
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bostocks Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.6% 16
—
Did not provide
78.4% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bostocks Creek Children Ever Born

2 children
28.6%
3 children
50.0%
4 children
21.4%

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

Bostocks Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.5%
5–14 hours
22.1%
15–29 hours
16.2%
30+ hours
10.3%
Did not do domestic work
27.9%

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

Bostocks Creek Household Size

1 person
27.3%
2 persons
45.5%
3 persons
15.2%
4 persons
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bostocks Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bostocks Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Theft
3
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Bostocks Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,791/wk
Median Rent $220/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.3%

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

If you earn X in Bostocks Creek

≈ $7,761/month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $1,571/wk
Rent share 12.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Nhill
Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk
Stawell
Income: $658/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $10/wk
St Helena
Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $57/wk
Tongala
Income: $656/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk
Strathmerton
Income: $662/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $10/wk

Bostocks Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Blakeville
Pop: 43 Income: $822/wk Rent: $250/wk
Carranballac
Pop: 43 Income: $762/wk Rent: $120/wk
Cornella
Pop: 43 Income: $417/wk
Eurack
Pop: 43 Income: $725/wk Rent: $200/wk
Gelliondale
Pop: 43 Income: $459/wk Rent: $300/wk
Ledcourt
Pop: 43 Income: $612/wk Rent: $195/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bostocks Creek

What is the population of Bostocks Creek VIC?

The population of Bostocks Creek VIC is 85 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Bostocks Creek?

The median personal income in Bostocks Creek VIC is $808 per week, or $42,016 per year.The median household income is $1,791 per week.Family income is $1,958 per week.

How much is rent in Bostocks Creek?

Median rent in Bostocks Creek VIC is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 12.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Bostocks Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bostocks Creek VIC is $1,048. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bostocks Creek?

The median age in Bostocks Creek VIC is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bostocks Creek a good suburb to live in?

Bostocks Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 85.The median income is $808/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.3% 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: 20306. All dollar figures in AUD.