South Australia · Suburb Profile

Bull Creek SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bull Creek, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bull Creek SA is 111 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bull Creek is $643 per week ($33,436 per year). Median rent in Bull Creek is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Bull Creek has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Bull Creek has a population density of 8.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bull Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bull Creek is $1,679.

There were 3 recorded offences in Bull Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Bull Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bull Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$643/wk

$33,436 per year

#6382 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,679/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bull Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.8% (52) Female 55.2% (64)

Population Density

8.7

people per km²

111 people · 12.8 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,833

Family income/wk

Bull Creek Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bull Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.1% 15 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.9% 19 dwellings

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

Bull Creek Country of Birth

Australia

85.0%

England

15.0%

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

Bull Creek Religion

No Religion

48.2%

Not stated

11.6%

Catholic

10.7%

Christian (other)

8.0%

Anglican

8.0%

Uniting Church

8.0%

Othr Christian

2.7%

Othr Protestnt

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bull Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

28.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.5%

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

Bull Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

26.7% 24 people

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Employed part-time

28.9% 26 people

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Unemployed

6.7% 6 people

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Not in labour force

37.8% 34 people

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

Bull Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.3%

Bachelor Degree

22.6%

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

Bull Creek Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

35.5%

Professionals

32.3%

Clerical & Administrative

12.9%

Managers

9.7%

Labourers

9.7%

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

Bull Creek Field of Study

Engineering

32.3%

Health

19.4%

Agriculture & Environment

12.9%

Society & Culture

12.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

9.7%

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

Bull Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bull Creek Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

22.7%

$650-$799/wk

18.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

22.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bull Creek Marital Status

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Married

51.7% 45

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Divorced

13.8% 12

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Never married

34.5% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bull Creek Ancestry

English

37.0%

Australian

24.7%

Scottish

9.9%

Irish

9.3%

German

4.9%

Croatian

3.1%

French

3.1%

Welsh

2.5%

Maltese

1.9%

Polish

1.9%

Other

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bull Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

46.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

30.8%

Secondary — Government

23.1%

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

Bull Creek Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.5% 9

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 193

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

Bull Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.9% 19

—

Not a volunteer

79.1% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bull Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

22.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bull Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

61.0%

Did not go to work

31.7%

Car (passenger)

7.3%

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

Bull Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.0%

2 vehicles

45.7%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

14.3%

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

Bull Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.8%

3 bedrooms

56.1%

4 bedrooms

34.1%

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

Bull Creek Population Mobility

4.1%

moved in the last year

20.8%

moved in the last 5 years

5.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bull Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

201

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bull Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

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

Bull Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$1-$149/wk

14.3%

$150-$299/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

15.5%

$800-$999/wk

3.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bull Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.7%

Couple — children under 15

30.9%

Couple — no children under 15

20.6%

One parent — children under 15

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bull Creek Military Service

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Previously served

7.4% 7

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Never served

92.6% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bull Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

24.5% 23

—

Did not provide

75.5% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bull Creek Children Ever Born

No children

44.4%

2 children

25.9%

3 children

18.5%

4 children

11.1%

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

Bull Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Bull Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.2%

5–14 hours

41.6%

15–29 hours

11.2%

30+ hours

12.4%

Did not do domestic work

14.6%

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

Bull Creek Household Size

1 person

32.4%

2 persons

35.1%

3 persons

21.6%

4 persons

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bull Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

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

Bull Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bull Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Other Against Person

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Bull Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Bull Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,162/wk

Rent share 25.6%

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Bull Creek vs State & National Average

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Pop: 56 Income: $774/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bowmans

Pop: 56 Income: $525/wk Rent: $280/wk

Colebatch

Pop: 56 Income: $985/wk Rent: $75/wk

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Pop: 56 Income: $624/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 56 Income: $310/wk Rent: $63/wk

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Pop: 56 Income: $537/wk Rent: $185/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bull Creek

What is the population of Bull Creek SA?

The population of Bull Creek SA is 111 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.7 people per km².Bull Creek is ranked #8,653 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bull Creek?

The median personal income in Bull Creek SA is $643 per week, or $33,436 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,833 per week.Bull Creek is ranked #6,382 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bull Creek?

Median rent in Bull Creek SA is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 25.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Bull Creek ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bull Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bull Creek SA is $1,679. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bull Creek?

The median age in Bull Creek SA is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bull Creek a good suburb to live in?

Bull Creek is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 111.The median income is $643/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.6% 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: 40182. All dollar figures in AUD.