Broken Creek VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Broken Creek VIC is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Broken Creek is $860 per week ($44,720 per year). Median rent in Broken Creek is $70 per week ($303 per month). Broken Creek has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Broken Creek has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents).

There were 4 recorded offences in Broken Creek in 2024-24, a rate of 89 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (2 offences).

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Broken Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Broken Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$860/wk
$44,720 per year
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Median Rent
$70/wk
$303 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Broken Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.8% (23) Female 45.2% (19)

Population Density

2.1
people per km²
45 people · 21.6 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Broken Creek Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Broken Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 14 dwellings

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

Broken Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Broken Creek Religion

No Religion
34.1%
Anglican
25.0%
Uniting Church
20.5%
Catholic
6.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.8%
Not stated
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Broken Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.3%

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

Broken Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
54.3% 19 people
Employed part-time
45.7% 16 people

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

Broken Creek Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
38.5%
Certificate III/IV
38.5%
Bachelor Degree
23.1%

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

Broken Creek Occupation

Managers
62.5%
Professionals
18.8%
Labourers
18.8%

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

Broken Creek Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
33.3%
Management & Commerce
26.7%
Engineering
20.0%
Education
20.0%

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

Broken Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Broken Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
35.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
29.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.6%
$4,000+/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Broken Creek Marital Status

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Married
51.1% 23
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Divorced
15.6% 7
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Never married
33.3% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Broken Creek Ancestry

English
34.4%
Australian
24.6%
Irish
23.0%
Scottish
13.1%
Dutch
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Broken Creek Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 73

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

Broken Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.3% 10
Not a volunteer
73.7% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Broken Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Walked only
25.0%

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

Broken Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.2%
2 vehicles
38.9%
3 vehicles
22.2%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Broken Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
57.1%
4 bedrooms
42.9%

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

Broken Creek Population Mobility

23.1%
moved in the last year
27.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
74.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Broken Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
74
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Broken Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
6
Arthritis
5
Heart disease
5
Mental health
3

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

Broken Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
14.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
18.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.8%
$3,500+/wk
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Broken Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
63.0%
Couple — children under 15
25.9%
One parent — no children under 15
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Broken Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.6% 3
Did not provide
91.4% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Broken Creek Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Broken Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
38.5%
5–14 hours
30.8%
15–29 hours
11.5%
30+ hours
19.2%

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

Broken Creek Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
75.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Broken Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
30
Moved from VIC
11

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

Broken Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Broken Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 4 total

Drug Offences
2
Assault
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2018
2019
2020
2023
2024

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

Broken Creek Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
958
avg ICSEA score
25
total students
Broken Creek Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 25 students
958
ICSEA

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

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Broken Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

4%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $70/wk
Rent-to-Income 4.3%

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

If you earn X in Broken Creek

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $70/wk
Left after rent $1,555/wk
Rent share 4.3%

Broken Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Broken Creek

What is the population of Broken Creek VIC?

The population of Broken Creek VIC is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Broken Creek?

The median personal income in Broken Creek VIC is $860 per week, or $44,720 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Broken Creek?

Median rent in Broken Creek VIC is $70 per week ($303 per month).Rent represents 4.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Broken Creek?

The median age in Broken Creek VIC is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Broken Creek a good suburb to live in?

Broken Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 45.The median income is $860/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.3% 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: 20349. All dollar figures in AUD.