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Butchers Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Butchers Creek QLD is 85 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Butchers Creek is $833 per week ($43,316 per year). Median rent in Butchers Creek is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Butchers Creek has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Butchers Creek has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Butchers Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Butchers Creek is $1,358.

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Butchers Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Butchers Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$833/wk

$43,316 per year

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,358/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Butchers Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.0% (45) Female 43.0% (34)

Population Density

3.1

people per km²

85 people · 27.7 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,812

Family income/wk

Butchers Creek Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

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)

Butchers Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 9 dwellings

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

Butchers Creek Country of Birth

Australia

92.7%

England

7.3%

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

Butchers Creek Religion

No Religion

55.6%

Catholic

12.3%

Anglican

11.1%

Not stated

8.6%

Christian (other)

7.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Butchers Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

41.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.2%

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

Butchers Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

31.5% 17 people

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Employed part-time

35.2% 19 people

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Unemployed

5.6% 3 people

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Not in labour force

27.8% 15 people

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

Butchers Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.4%

Bachelor Degree

30.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

12.1%

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

Butchers Creek Occupation

Managers

34.8%

Professionals

30.4%

Community & Personal Service

21.7%

Labourers

13.0%

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

Butchers Creek Field of Study

Engineering

20.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

16.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

12.5%

Management & Commerce

12.5%

Society & Culture

12.5%

Education

12.5%

Agriculture & Environment

12.5%

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

Butchers Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Butchers Creek Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

25.0%

$650-$799/wk

18.8%

$800-$999/wk

18.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Butchers Creek Marital Status

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Married

61.2% 41

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Divorced

13.4% 9

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Widowed

9.0% 6

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Never married

16.4% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Butchers Creek Ancestry

English

33.9%

Australian

22.3%

Scottish

16.1%

Other

11.6%

Irish

9.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.6%

Indian

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Butchers Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

57.9%

Primary — Government

42.1%

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

Butchers Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.2% 13

✅

No need for assistance

90.8% 129

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

Butchers Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.5% 10

—

Not a volunteer

82.5% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Butchers Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.8%

Walked only

18.2%

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

Butchers Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.8%

2 vehicles

61.9%

3 vehicles

14.3%

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

Butchers Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.5%

3 bedrooms

62.5%

4 bedrooms

12.5%

6+ bedrooms

12.5%

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

Butchers Creek Population Mobility

29.2%

moved in the last year

56.3%

moved in the last 5 years

5.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Butchers Creek Indigenous Population

15.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

107

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Butchers Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

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

Butchers Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.6%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

9.3%

$800-$999/wk

18.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Butchers Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.5%

Couple — no children

22.7%

Couple — no children under 15

13.6%

One parent — children under 15

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Butchers Creek Military Service

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Previously served

7.7% 4

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Never served

92.3% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Butchers Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.4% 5

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Did not provide

89.6% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Butchers Creek Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Butchers Creek When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

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

Butchers Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.5%

5–14 hours

16.3%

15–29 hours

26.5%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

18.4%

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

Butchers Creek Household Size

1 person

13.6%

2 persons

36.4%

3 persons

13.6%

4 persons

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Butchers Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Butchers Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Butchers Creek Schools

schools nearby

government

937

avg ICSEA score

total students

Butchers Creek State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 30 students

937

ICSEA

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

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Butchers Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.6%

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

If you earn X in Butchers Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $1,272/wk

Rent share 18.6%

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Butchers Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Rhydding

Pop: 43 Income: $1,166/wk

Buckland (Qld)

Pop: 43 Income: $949/wk

Coondoo

Pop: 43 Income: $687/wk Rent: $365/wk

Cromarty

Pop: 43 Income: $900/wk Rent: $200/wk

Glen Isla

Pop: 43 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $200/wk

Kooringal (Qld)

Pop: 43 Income: $675/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Butchers Creek

What is the population of Butchers Creek QLD?

The population of Butchers Creek QLD is 85 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Butchers Creek?

The median personal income in Butchers Creek QLD is $833 per week, or $43,316 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Butchers Creek?

Median rent in Butchers Creek QLD is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Butchers Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Butchers Creek QLD is $1,358. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Butchers Creek?

The median age in Butchers Creek QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Butchers Creek a good suburb to live in?

Butchers Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 85.The median income is $833/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% 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: 30462. All dollar figures in AUD.