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Chowan Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Chowan Creek NSW is 57 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chowan Creek is $459 per week ($23,868 per year). Median rent in Chowan Creek is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Chowan Creek has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Chowan Creek has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chowan Creek is $919.

There were 1 recorded offences in Chowan Creek in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Chowan Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Chowan Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$459/wk

$23,868 per year

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

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Median Age

59years

21 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$919/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 1 per bedroom

Chowan Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 38.6% (22) Female 61.4% (35)

Population Density

4.6

people per km²

57 people · 12.5 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$849

Family income/wk

Chowan Creek Age Distribution

30-34

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Chowan Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.0% 7 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.0% 3 dwellings

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

Chowan Creek Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Chowan Creek Religion

Not stated

50.9%

No Religion

25.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

9.1%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

7.3%

Other Religions Tot

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chowan Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.5%

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

Chowan Creek Employment

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Employed part-time

33.3% 7 people

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Not in labour force

66.7% 14 people

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

Chowan Creek Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

62.5%

Bachelor Degree

37.5%

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

Chowan Creek Occupation

Community & Personal Service

100.0%

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

Chowan Creek Field of Study

Society & Culture

100.0%

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

Chowan Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chowan Creek Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

62.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Chowan Creek Marital Status

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Married

32.7% 17

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Separated

13.5% 7

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Divorced

11.5% 6

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Never married

42.3% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chowan Creek Ancestry

Australian

21.4%

English

21.4%

Irish

10.7%

Other

10.7%

Scottish

8.9%

Chinese

7.1%

Italian

7.1%

Spanish

7.1%

Greek

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chowan Creek Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 51

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

Chowan Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

33.3% 8

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Not a volunteer

66.7% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chowan Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Chowan Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Chowan Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

53.8%

2 vehicles

46.2%

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

Chowan Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

42.9%

2 bedrooms

57.1%

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

Chowan Creek Population Mobility

11.5%

moved in the last year

61.5%

moved in the last 5 years

15.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

24.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chowan Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chowan Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

30.8%

$150-$299/wk

15.4%

$400-$499/wk

11.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

19.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chowan Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.1%

One parent — no children under 15

26.1%

Couple — children under 15

21.7%

One parent — children under 15

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chowan Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.4% 4

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Did not provide

82.6% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chowan Creek Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

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

Chowan Creek When Migrants Arrived

2016

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

Chowan Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.1%

5–14 hours

31.3%

15–29 hours

25.0%

Did not do domestic work

15.6%

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

Chowan Creek Household Size

1 person

53.8%

2 persons

23.1%

4 persons

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chowan Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Chowan Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Chowan Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

37%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $866/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 37.0%

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

If you earn X in Chowan Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $3,753/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $546/wk

Rent share 37.0%

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Chowan Creek vs State & National Average

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Pop: 29 Income: $575/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Pop: 29 Income: $1,281/wk Rent: $660/wk

Budawang

Pop: 29 Income: $749/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Pop: 29 Income: $575/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 29 Income: $900/wk

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Pop: 29 Income: $833/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chowan Creek

What is the population of Chowan Creek NSW?

The population of Chowan Creek NSW is 57 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Chowan Creek?

The median personal income in Chowan Creek NSW is $459 per week, or $23,868 per year.The median household income is $866 per week.Family income is $849 per week.

How much is rent in Chowan Creek?

Median rent in Chowan Creek NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 37.0% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Chowan Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chowan Creek NSW is $919. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chowan Creek?

The median age in Chowan Creek NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chowan Creek a good suburb to live in?

Chowan Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 57.The median income is $459/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (37.0% 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: 10912. All dollar figures in AUD.