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Captain Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Captain Creek QLD is 452 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Captain Creek is $468 per week ($24,336 per year). Median rent in Captain Creek is $313 per week ($1,356 per month). Captain Creek has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Captain Creek has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Captain Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Captain Creek is $1,229.

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Captain Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Captain Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$468/wk

$24,336 per year

#8522 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$313/wk

$1,356 per month

#4302 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,229/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 1.1 per bedroom

Captain Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (250) Female 45.5% (209)

Population Density

3.2

people per km²

452 people · 142.3 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$1,089

Family income/wk

Captain 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Captain Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.7% 83 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.3% 56 dwellings

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

Captain Creek Country of Birth

Australia

96.2%

England

3.8%

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

Captain Creek Religion

No Religion

53.8%

Not stated

17.3%

Anglican

8.8%

Catholic

8.6%

Baptist

4.2%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.4%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Captain Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

40.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.2%

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

Captain Creek Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Captain Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

27.0% 83 people

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Employed part-time

22.5% 69 people

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Unemployed

6.8% 21 people

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Not in labour force

43.6% 134 people

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

Captain Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.1%

Bachelor Degree

11.9%

Postgraduate Degree

5.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

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

Captain Creek Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.3%

Professionals

17.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

15.2%

Managers

13.4%

Labourers

11.6%

Community & Personal Service

8.9%

Clerical & Administrative

7.1%

Sales Workers

4.5%

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

Captain Creek Field of Study

Engineering

27.0%

Architecture & Building

14.0%

Management & Commerce

13.0%

Health

10.0%

Society & Culture

9.0%

Education

7.0%

Agriculture & Environment

6.0%

Creative Arts

4.0%

Information Technology

4.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.0%

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

Captain Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Captain Creek Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.4%

$1-$149/wk

2.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

7.6%

$500-$649/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

15.2%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

2.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.1%

$4,000+/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Captain Creek Marital Status

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Married

46.1% 172

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Separated

5.1% 19

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Divorced

13.4% 50

🕊️

Widowed

1.6% 6

👤

Never married

33.8% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Captain Creek Ancestry

English

35.2%

Australian

30.9%

Scottish

8.0%

German

6.3%

Irish

5.7%

Other

4.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.8%

Italian

1.9%

Welsh

1.5%

Croatian

1.1%

Polish

1.1%

Indian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Captain Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

20.3%

Secondary — Government

18.8%

Pre-school

11.6%

Secondary — Catholic

5.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.3%

Vocational Education

4.3%

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

Captain Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.1% 47

✅

No need for assistance

93.9% 719

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

Captain Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.8% 76

—

Not a volunteer

76.3% 244

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Captain Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

6.3%

$450-$599/mo

6.3%

$600-$799/mo

6.3%

$800-$999/mo

6.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Captain Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.3%

Did not go to work

16.3%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Walked only

3.0%

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

Captain Creek Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.2%

1 vehicle

30.8%

2 vehicles

43.6%

3 vehicles

19.9%

4+ vehicles

2.6%

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

Captain Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

16.0%

2 bedrooms

38.2%

3 bedrooms

29.9%

4 bedrooms

16.0%

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

Captain Creek Population Mobility

16.3%

moved in the last year

42.1%

moved in the last 5 years

12.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Captain Creek Indigenous Population

2.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

745

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Captain Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Captain Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

15.9%

$300-$399/wk

13.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.9%

$650-$799/wk

5.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Captain Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.9%

Couple — no children

37.9%

One parent — children under 15

9.5%

Couple — no children under 15

5.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Captain Creek Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 8

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Never served

97.4% 305

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Captain Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 46

—

Did not provide

85.5% 272

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Captain Creek Children Ever Born

No children

24.2%

1 child

9.7%

2 children

37.1%

3 children

20.2%

4 children

3.2%

5+ children

5.6%

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

Captain Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Captain Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.7%

5–14 hours

29.5%

15–29 hours

18.2%

30+ hours

17.2%

Did not do domestic work

20.4%

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

Captain Creek Household Size

1 person

30.3%

2 persons

40.6%

3 persons

12.1%

4 persons

9.7%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Captain Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

318

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

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

Captain Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.1%

Step family — no other children

10.8%

Other couple — children only

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Captain Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

37%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $837/wk

Median Rent $313/wk

Rent-to-Income 37.4%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Captain Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $3,627/month

Median rent $313/wk

Left after rent $524/wk

Rent share 37.4%

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Captain Creek vs State & National Average

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Pop: 226 Income: $679/wk Rent: $265/wk

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Pop: 226 Income: $562/wk Rent: $355/wk

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Pop: 227 Income: $685/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 227 Income: $508/wk Rent: $145/wk

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Pop: 227 Income: $870/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Pop: 228 Income: $556/wk Rent: $155/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Creek

What is the population of Captain Creek QLD?

The population of Captain Creek QLD is 452 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².Captain Creek is ranked #5,188 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Captain Creek?

The median personal income in Captain Creek QLD is $468 per week, or $24,336 per year.The median household income is $837 per week.Family income is $1,089 per week.Captain Creek is ranked #8,522 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Captain Creek?

Median rent in Captain Creek QLD is $313 per week ($1,356 per month).Rent represents 37.4% of household income, which is considered stressed.Captain Creek ranks #4,302 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Captain Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Captain Creek QLD is $1,229. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Captain Creek?

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

Is Captain Creek a good suburb to live in?

Captain Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 452.The median income is $468/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (37.4% 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: 30531. All dollar figures in AUD.