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Crystal Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Crystal Creek NSW is 263 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Crystal Creek is $674 per week ($35,048 per year). Median rent in Crystal Creek is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Crystal Creek has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Crystal Creek has a population density of 22.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Crystal Creek is $1,669.

There were 3 recorded offences in Crystal Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Crystal Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Crystal Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$674/wk

$35,048 per year

#5918 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,669/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Crystal Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (132) Female 49.2% (128)

Population Density

22.9

people per km²

263 people · 11.5 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Crystal 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Crystal Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.7% 41 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.3% 34 dwellings

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

Crystal Creek Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Crystal Creek Religion

No Religion

45.2%

Catholic

18.0%

Anglican

13.4%

Not stated

9.2%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

3.8%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.3%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Crystal Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

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

Crystal Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

23.4% 40 people

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Employed part-time

26.9% 46 people

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Unemployed

1.8% 3 people

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Not in labour force

48.0% 82 people

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

Crystal Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.5%

Bachelor Degree

24.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.8%

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

Crystal Creek Occupation

Professionals

30.4%

Managers

17.4%

Community & Personal Service

17.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.1%

Clerical & Administrative

8.7%

Sales Workers

5.8%

Labourers

5.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.3%

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

Crystal Creek Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.4%

Engineering

14.1%

Health

14.1%

Education

12.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.8%

Architecture & Building

7.8%

Agriculture & Environment

7.8%

Information Technology

6.3%

Society & Culture

6.3%

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

Crystal Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Crystal Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

17.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.1%

$4,000+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Crystal Creek Marital Status

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Married

50.2% 104

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Separated

2.9% 6

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Divorced

12.6% 26

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Widowed

4.3% 9

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Never married

30.0% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Crystal Creek Ancestry

Australian

31.4%

English

29.8%

Irish

13.2%

Scottish

8.3%

German

5.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.3%

Chinese

2.8%

Italian

2.5%

Other

2.5%

Maltese

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Crystal Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.6%

Secondary — Government

23.4%

Primary — Catholic

8.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.4%

Pre-school

6.4%

Secondary — Catholic

6.4%

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

Crystal Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.6% 17

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No need for assistance

96.4% 455

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

Crystal Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.8% 27

—

Not a volunteer

85.2% 156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Crystal Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.0%

$300-$449/mo

12.5%

$800-$999/mo

20.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Crystal Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Did not go to work

20.0%

Walked only

5.6%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Truck

3.3%

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

Crystal Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.2%

2 vehicles

34.8%

3 vehicles

19.6%

4+ vehicles

18.5%

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

Crystal Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.0%

2 bedrooms

17.0%

3 bedrooms

33.0%

4 bedrooms

36.0%

5 bedrooms

4.0%

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

Crystal Creek Population Mobility

4.7%

moved in the last year

27.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Crystal Creek Indigenous Population

2.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

471

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Crystal Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Heart disease

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

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

Crystal Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

11.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

13.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Crystal Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.5%

Couple — no children

30.5%

Couple — no children under 15

20.0%

One parent — children under 15

10.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Crystal Creek Military Service

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Previously served

4.2% 8

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Never served

95.8% 181

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Crystal Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.0% 22

—

Did not provide

88.0% 161

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Crystal Creek Children Ever Born

No children

31.7%

2 children

30.2%

3 children

38.1%

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

Crystal Creek When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Crystal Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.2%

5–14 hours

26.1%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

18.5%

Did not do domestic work

20.7%

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

Crystal Creek Household Size

1 person

23.9%

2 persons

40.9%

3 persons

10.2%

4 persons

15.9%

5 persons

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Crystal Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

222

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Crystal Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.7%

Step family — no other children

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Crystal Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Assault

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Crystal Creek Schools

schools nearby

government

939

avg ICSEA score

total students

Crystal Creek Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 80 students

939

ICSEA

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

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Crystal Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,210/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.7%

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

If you earn X in Crystal Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $5,243/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $960/wk

Rent share 20.7%

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Income: $687/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $606/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

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Crystal Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Blakebrook

Pop: 132 Income: $885/wk Rent: $335/wk

Bostobrick

Pop: 132 Income: $581/wk Rent: $175/wk

Coolgardie (NSW)

Pop: 132 Income: $745/wk Rent: $420/wk

Illabo

Pop: 132 Income: $597/wk Rent: $205/wk

Jackadgery

Pop: 132 Income: $596/wk Rent: $200/wk

Jerrara

Pop: 132 Income: $1,023/wk Rent: $435/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crystal Creek

What is the population of Crystal Creek NSW?

The population of Crystal Creek NSW is 263 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 22.9 people per km².Crystal Creek is ranked #6,304 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Crystal Creek?

The median personal income in Crystal Creek NSW is $674 per week, or $35,048 per year.The median household income is $1,210 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.Crystal Creek is ranked #5,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Crystal Creek?

Median rent in Crystal Creek NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Crystal Creek ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Crystal Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Crystal Creek NSW is $1,669. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Crystal Creek?

The median age in Crystal Creek NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Crystal Creek a good suburb to live in?

Crystal Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 263.The median income is $674/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 11139. All dollar figures in AUD.