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Calico Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Calico Creek QLD is 185 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Calico Creek is $616 per week ($32,032 per year). Median rent in Calico Creek is $210 per week ($910 per month). Calico Creek has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Calico Creek has a population density of 11.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Calico Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Calico Creek is $1,400.

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Calico Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$616/wk

$32,032/yr

Median Rent

$210/wk

$910/mo

Median Age

38yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$1,400/mo

Household size: —

Calico Creek Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Weekly Income

$616/wk

$32,032 per year

#6838 of 14,663

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Median Weekly Rent

$210/wk

$910 per month

#7231 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

🏡

Housing

$1,400/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Calico Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (92) Female 51.8% (99)

Population Density

11.0

people per km²

185 people · 16.8 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Calico Creek Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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)

Calico Creek Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

65.0% 26 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

35.0% 14 dwellings

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

Calico Creek Country of Birth

Australia

96.1%

England

3.9%

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

Calico Creek Religion

No Religion

33.3%

Christian (other)

15.8%

Not stated

13.3%

Anglican

12.7%

Catholic

9.7%

Uniting Church

7.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.2%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Calico Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.2%

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

Calico Creek Employment

💼

Employed full-time

36.0% 41 people

⏰

Employed part-time

23.7% 27 people

🔍

Unemployed

5.3% 6 people

🏠

Not in labour force

35.1% 40 people

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

Calico Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Bachelor Degree

23.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.2%

Certificate I/II

10.9%

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

Calico Creek Occupation

Labourers

21.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.6%

Professionals

15.7%

Clerical & Administrative

13.7%

Community & Personal Service

11.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.8%

Managers

9.8%

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

Calico Creek Field of Study

Management & Commerce

29.7%

Agriculture & Environment

21.6%

Engineering

16.2%

Health

13.5%

Society & Culture

10.8%

Architecture & Building

8.1%

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

Calico Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Calico Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$500-$649/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.3%

$4,000+/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Calico Creek Marital Status

💍

Married

54.2% 78

↔️

Separated

2.1% 3

📋

Divorced

6.9% 10

🕊️

Widowed

5.6% 8

👤

Never married

31.3% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Calico Creek Ancestry

Australian

33.6%

English

28.2%

Irish

7.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.5%

Scottish

6.6%

German

6.2%

Italian

3.3%

New Zealander

2.1%

Chinese

1.7%

Samoan

1.7%

Dutch

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Calico Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.0%

Secondary — Government

30.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

20.0%

Secondary — Catholic

10.0%

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

Calico Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.6% 28

✅

No need for assistance

91.4% 297

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

Calico Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

30.5% 40

—

Not a volunteer

69.5% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Calico Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

23.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

29.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Calico Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.8%

Did not go to work

17.5%

Car (passenger)

7.9%

Truck

4.8%

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

Calico Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.6%

2 vehicles

31.5%

3 vehicles

14.8%

4+ vehicles

24.1%

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

Calico Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.3%

3 bedrooms

51.6%

4 bedrooms

29.0%

5 bedrooms

8.1%

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

Calico Creek Population Mobility

14.3%

moved in the last year

32.2%

moved in the last 5 years

6.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Calico Creek Indigenous Population

10.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

293

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Calico Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Calico Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$150-$299/wk

10.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Calico Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.7%

Couple — no children

28.1%

Couple — no children under 15

19.4%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Calico Creek Military Service

🏅

Previously served

6.2% 8

👤

Never served

93.8% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Calico Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 16

—

Did not provide

87.2% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Calico Creek Children Ever Born

No children

26.5%

2 children

47.1%

3 children

26.5%

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

Calico Creek When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Calico Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.2%

5–14 hours

34.4%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

7.2%

Did not do domestic work

25.6%

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

Calico Creek Household Size

1 person

22.4%

2 persons

39.7%

3 persons

8.6%

4 persons

12.1%

5 persons

8.6%

6+ persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Calico Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

138

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Calico Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.0%

Step family — no other children

19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Calico Creek Schools

schools nearby

government

1005

avg ICSEA score

total students

Dagun State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 50 students

1005

ICSEA

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

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Calico Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,437/wk

Median Rent $210/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.6%

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

If you earn X in Calico Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $6,227/month

Median rent $210/wk

Left after rent $1,227/wk

Rent share 14.6%

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Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $53/wk

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Income: $495/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk

Calico Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 278 Income: $764/wk Rent: $280/wk

Mount Kilcoy

Pop: 277 Income: $695/wk Rent: $310/wk

Rocksberg

Pop: 277 Income: $828/wk Rent: $500/wk

Sarina Range

Pop: 277 Income: $863/wk Rent: $230/wk

Ballogie

Pop: 276 Income: $424/wk Rent: $200/wk

Toobanna

Pop: 276 Income: $760/wk Rent: $190/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calico Creek

What is the population of Calico Creek QLD?

The population of Calico Creek QLD is 185 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.0 people per km².Calico Creek is ranked #7,175 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Calico Creek?

The median personal income in Calico Creek QLD is $616 per week, or $32,032 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Calico Creek is ranked #6,838 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Calico Creek?

Median rent in Calico Creek QLD is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 14.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Calico Creek ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Calico Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Calico Creek QLD is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Calico Creek?

The median age in Calico Creek QLD is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Calico Creek a good suburb to live in?

Calico Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 185.The median income is $616/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.6% 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: 30486. All dollar figures in AUD.