Brushy Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Brushy Creek NSW is 37 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brushy Creek is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Brushy Creek is $170 per week ($737 per month). Brushy Creek has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Brushy Creek has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brushy Creek is $2,250.

There were 1 recorded offences in Brushy Creek in 2023-24, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (1 offences).

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Brushy Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Brushy Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$170/wk
$737 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,250/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Brushy Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.6% (17) Female 56.4% (22)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
37 people · 90.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Brushy Creek Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Brushy Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.5% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.5% 3 dwellings

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

Brushy Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Brushy Creek Religion

Anglican
58.6%
Not stated
31.0%
Catholic
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brushy Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.8%

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

Brushy Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
83.3% 15 people
Employed part-time
16.7% 3 people

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

Brushy Creek Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
50.0%

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

Brushy Creek Occupation

Managers
75.0%
Professionals
25.0%

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

Brushy Creek Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
29.4%
Health
23.5%
Education
23.5%
Management & Commerce
23.5%

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

Brushy Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brushy Creek Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
33.3%
$800-$999/wk
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brushy Creek Marital Status

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Married
62.5% 20
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Widowed
15.6% 5
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Never married
21.9% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brushy Creek Ancestry

Australian
37.8%
English
20.0%
Scottish
20.0%
Dutch
11.1%
German
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brushy Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Brushy Creek Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 61

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

Brushy Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
46.2% 12
Not a volunteer
53.8% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brushy Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Did not go to work
20.0%

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

Brushy Creek Car Ownership

2 vehicles
53.8%
3 vehicles
23.1%
4+ vehicles
23.1%

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

Brushy Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
42.9%
4 bedrooms
57.1%

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

Brushy Creek Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
16.7%
moved in the last 5 years
74.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brushy Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
56
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brushy Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3

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

Brushy Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
40.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brushy Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
75.0%
Couple — no children
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brushy Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.0% 4
Did not provide
84.0% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brushy Creek Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Brushy Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
52.0%
5–14 hours
32.0%
15–29 hours
16.0%

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

Brushy Creek Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brushy Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brushy Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023

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

Brushy Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $170/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.1%

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

If you earn X in Brushy Creek

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $170/wk
Left after rent $955/wk
Rent share 15.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Brushy Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brushy Creek

What is the population of Brushy Creek NSW?

The population of Brushy Creek NSW is 37 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Brushy Creek?

The median personal income in Brushy Creek NSW is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.

How much is rent in Brushy Creek?

Median rent in Brushy Creek NSW is $170 per week ($737 per month).Rent represents 15.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Brushy Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brushy Creek NSW is $2,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brushy Creek?

The median age in Brushy Creek NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brushy Creek a good suburb to live in?

Brushy Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 37.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.1% 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: 10620. All dollar figures in AUD.