Breakaway Creek VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Breakaway Creek VIC is 39 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Breakaway Creek is $1,089 per week ($56,628 per year). Median rent in Breakaway Creek is $168 per week ($728 per month). Breakaway Creek has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Breakaway Creek has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Breakaway Creek is $1,194.

There were 1 recorded offences in Breakaway Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Breakaway Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Breakaway Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,089/wk
$56,628 per year
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Median Rent
$168/wk
$728 per month
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Median Age
32years
6 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,194/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Breakaway Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (20) Female 47.4% (18)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
39 people · 62.0 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Breakaway Creek Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Breakaway Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 4 dwellings

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

Breakaway Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Breakaway Creek Religion

No Religion
60.5%
Anglican
18.4%
Catholic
13.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Breakaway Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.3%

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

Breakaway Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
61.5% 16 people
Employed part-time
15.4% 4 people
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Not in labour force
23.1% 6 people

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

Breakaway Creek Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
63.6%
Certificate III/IV
36.4%

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

Breakaway Creek Occupation

Managers
66.7%
Labourers
33.3%

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

Breakaway Creek Field of Study

Education
40.0%
Architecture & Building
30.0%
Agriculture & Environment
30.0%

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

Breakaway Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Breakaway Creek Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
37.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Breakaway Creek Marital Status

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Married
53.8% 14
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Never married
46.2% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Breakaway Creek Ancestry

Australian
38.6%
Scottish
24.6%
English
22.8%
Irish
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Breakaway Creek School & University Attendance

Pre-school
36.4%
Primary — Catholic
36.4%
Primary — Government
27.3%

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

Breakaway Creek Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 86

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

Breakaway Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.3% 10
Not a volunteer
69.7% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Breakaway Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Breakaway Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Breakaway Creek Car Ownership

2 vehicles
46.7%
3 vehicles
33.3%
4+ vehicles
20.0%

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

Breakaway Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
28.6%
3 bedrooms
71.4%

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

Breakaway Creek Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
18.2%
moved in the last 5 years
5.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
73.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Breakaway Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
71
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Breakaway Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
4

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

Breakaway Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
42.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
19.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Breakaway Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
81.5%
Couple — no children
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Breakaway Creek Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Breakaway Creek Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Breakaway Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.5%
5–14 hours
76.5%

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

Breakaway Creek Household Size

1 person
46.2%
2 persons
23.1%
3 persons
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Breakaway Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Breakaway Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2019
2020
2021
2024
2025

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

Breakaway Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,083/wk
Median Rent $168/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.1%

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

If you earn X in Breakaway Creek

≈ $9,026/month
Median rent $168/wk
Left after rent $1,915/wk
Rent share 8.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Breakaway Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Breakaway Creek

What is the population of Breakaway Creek VIC?

The population of Breakaway Creek VIC is 39 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Breakaway Creek?

The median personal income in Breakaway Creek VIC is $1,089 per week, or $56,628 per year.The median household income is $2,083 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Breakaway Creek?

Median rent in Breakaway Creek VIC is $168 per week ($728 per month).Rent represents 8.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Breakaway Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Breakaway Creek VIC is $1,194. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Breakaway Creek?

The median age in Breakaway Creek VIC is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Breakaway Creek a good suburb to live in?

Breakaway Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 39.The median income is $1,089/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.1% 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: 20325. All dollar figures in AUD.