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Dales Creek VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dales Creek VIC is 403 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dales Creek is $917 per week ($47,684 per year). Median rent in Dales Creek is $271 per week ($1,174 per month). Dales Creek has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Dales Creek has a population density of 193.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dales Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dales Creek is $1,733.

There were 17 recorded offences in Dales Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (8 offences).

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Dales Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dales Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$917/wk

$47,684 per year

#1942 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$271/wk

$1,174 per month

#5661 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Dales Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (203) Female 49.0% (195)

Population Density

193.8

people per km²

403 people · 2.1 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,269

Family income/wk

Dales 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)

Dales Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage

79.8% 103 dwellings

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Owned outright

20.2% 26 dwellings

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

Dales Creek Country of Birth

Australia

94.4%

England

5.6%

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

Dales Creek Religion

No Religion

57.6%

Catholic

18.1%

Anglican

8.8%

Not stated

8.8%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Uniting Church

1.8%

Pentecostal

1.3%

Lutheran

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dales Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.9%

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

Dales Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

48.1% 129 people

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Employed part-time

20.1% 54 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 8 people

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Not in labour force

28.7% 77 people

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

Dales Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.6%

Bachelor Degree

16.9%

Postgraduate Degree

9.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.3%

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

Dales Creek Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.5%

Professionals

22.1%

Sales Workers

11.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.7%

Clerical & Administrative

10.7%

Managers

9.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.6%

Labourers

3.1%

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

Dales Creek Field of Study

Engineering

23.2%

Society & Culture

17.6%

Health

13.6%

Education

12.0%

Management & Commerce

12.0%

Architecture & Building

11.2%

Agriculture & Environment

4.8%

Creative Arts

3.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.4%

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

Dales Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dales Creek Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

2.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.6%

$4,000+/wk

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dales Creek Marital Status

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Married

52.2% 164

↔️

Separated

4.8% 15

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Divorced

9.6% 30

🕊️

Widowed

1.3% 4

👤

Never married

32.2% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dales Creek Ancestry

English

29.0%

Australian

28.3%

Irish

10.0%

Scottish

9.3%

Italian

5.4%

German

4.3%

Maltese

3.9%

Other

3.9%

Greek

2.0%

Dutch

1.5%

Polish

1.3%

Welsh

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dales Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.5%

Secondary — Government

21.9%

Vocational Education

13.5%

Pre-school

7.3%

Secondary — Catholic

6.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.2%

Primary — Catholic

3.1%

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

Dales Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.3% 25

✅

No need for assistance

96.7% 723

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

Dales Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.1% 38

—

Not a volunteer

86.9% 251

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dales Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.3%

$600-$799/mo

5.5%

$800-$999/mo

3.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dales Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.2%

Did not go to work

11.9%

Truck

3.2%

Car (passenger)

1.6%

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

Dales Creek Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.2%

1 vehicle

16.7%

2 vehicles

42.4%

3 vehicles

18.1%

4+ vehicles

18.8%

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

Dales Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.2%

2 bedrooms

13.2%

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

28.7%

5 bedrooms

5.9%

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

Dales Creek Population Mobility

4.8%

moved in the last year

22.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dales Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

772

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dales Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Dales Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dales Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.2%

Couple — no children

23.5%

Couple — no children under 15

19.4%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

One parent — no children under 15

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dales Creek Military Service

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Previously served

1.7% 5

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Never served

98.3% 287

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dales Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 43

—

Did not provide

85.4% 251

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dales Creek Children Ever Born

No children

21.6%

1 child

11.2%

2 children

35.2%

3 children

27.2%

4 children

4.8%

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

Dales Creek When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Dales Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

33.7%

15–29 hours

12.4%

30+ hours

14.1%

Did not do domestic work

19.6%

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

Dales Creek Household Size

1 person

22.0%

2 persons

29.8%

3 persons

15.6%

4 persons

20.6%

5 persons

8.5%

6+ persons

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dales Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

356

Moved from VIC

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

Dales Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.0%

Step family — no other children

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dales Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 17 total

Assault

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Theft

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Dales Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,966/wk

Median Rent $271/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.8%

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

If you earn X in Dales Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $8,519/month

Median rent $271/wk

Left after rent $1,695/wk

Rent share 13.8%

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Dales Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Poowong North

Pop: 202 Income: $682/wk Rent: $250/wk

Drummond North

Pop: 203 Income: $669/wk Rent: $230/wk

Northwood (Vic.)

Pop: 203 Income: $830/wk Rent: $280/wk

Chesney Vale

Pop: 204 Income: $666/wk Rent: $200/wk

Warrion

Pop: 204 Income: $641/wk Rent: $310/wk

Yarragon South

Pop: 204 Income: $781/wk Rent: $345/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dales Creek

What is the population of Dales Creek VIC?

The population of Dales Creek VIC is 403 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 193.8 people per km².Dales Creek is ranked #5,411 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dales Creek?

The median personal income in Dales Creek VIC is $917 per week, or $47,684 per year.The median household income is $1,966 per week.Family income is $2,269 per week.Dales Creek is ranked #1,942 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dales Creek?

Median rent in Dales Creek VIC is $271 per week ($1,174 per month).Rent represents 13.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dales Creek ranks #5,661 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dales Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dales Creek VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dales Creek?

The median age in Dales Creek VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dales Creek a good suburb to live in?

Dales Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 403.The median income is $917/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.8% 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: 20701. All dollar figures in AUD.