Dirty Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dirty Creek NSW is 106 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dirty Creek is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Dirty Creek is $385 per week ($1,668 per month). Dirty Creek has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Dirty Creek has a population density of 6.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dirty Creek is Bangladesh. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dirty Creek is $1,500.

There were 4 recorded offences in Dirty Creek in 2025-26, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Dirty Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dirty Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
#7429 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$385/wk
$1,668 per month
#2381 of 14,663
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Median Age
32years
6 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 1 per bedroom

Dirty Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.5% (61) Female 43.5% (47)

Population Density

6.8
people per km²
106 people · 15.6 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,343
Family income/wk

Dirty Creek Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dirty Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
37.9% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
62.1% 18 dwellings

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

Dirty Creek Country of Birth

Australia
88.7%
Bangladesh
5.7%
England
5.7%

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

Dirty Creek Religion

No Religion
42.6%
Anglican
13.9%
Other Religions Tot
12.0%
Othr Rel Sikhism
12.0%
Catholic
7.4%
Buddhism
6.5%
Islam
2.8%
Not stated
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dirty Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.4%

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

Dirty Creek Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi
100.0%

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

Dirty Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
39.3% 24 people
Employed part-time
19.7% 12 people
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Unemployed
4.9% 3 people
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Not in labour force
36.1% 22 people

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

Dirty Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
77.8%
Bachelor Degree
22.2%

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

Dirty Creek Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Managers
20.0%
Community & Personal Service
20.0%
Labourers
20.0%
Clerical & Administrative
15.0%

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

Dirty Creek Field of Study

Engineering
31.6%
Health
26.3%
Management & Commerce
26.3%
Architecture & Building
15.8%

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

Dirty Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dirty Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$500-$649/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
27.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dirty Creek Marital Status

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Married
25.6% 20
↔️
Separated
3.8% 3
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Divorced
16.7% 13
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Widowed
5.1% 4
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Never married
48.7% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dirty Creek Ancestry

Australian
37.2%
English
17.7%
Other
12.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.9%
Irish
5.5%
German
4.9%
Indian
3.7%
Chinese
3.0%
Filipino
3.0%
Maori
2.4%
Polish
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dirty Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
53.8%
Secondary — Government
26.9%
Pre-school
19.2%

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

Dirty Creek Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 205

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

Dirty Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.9% 13
Not a volunteer
83.1% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dirty Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dirty Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.6%
Car (passenger)
19.4%

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

Dirty Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
26.5%
2 vehicles
26.5%
3 vehicles
17.6%
4+ vehicles
29.4%

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

Dirty Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
30.8%
3 bedrooms
30.8%
4 bedrooms
23.1%
5 bedrooms
15.4%

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

Dirty Creek Population Mobility

4.0%
moved in the last year
28.3%
moved in the last 5 years
11.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dirty Creek Indigenous Population

4.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
175
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dirty Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Diabetes
5
Lung condition
4
Heart disease
3

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

Dirty Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
12.1%
$150-$299/wk
10.3%
$300-$399/wk
8.6%
$400-$499/wk
6.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
6.9%
$800-$999/wk
19.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dirty Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.6%
Couple — no children
21.7%
One parent — children under 15
19.3%
One parent — no children under 15
10.8%
Couple — no children under 15
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dirty Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 10
Did not provide
87.5% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dirty Creek Children Ever Born

No children
57.1%
3 children
28.6%
4 children
14.3%

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

Dirty Creek When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3
2011–2015
5
2018
7

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

Dirty Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.2%
5–14 hours
36.5%
15–29 hours
5.4%
30+ hours
12.2%
Did not do domestic work
33.8%

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

Dirty Creek Household Size

1 person
36.8%
2 persons
15.8%
3 persons
13.2%
4 persons
15.8%
5 persons
10.5%
6+ persons
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dirty Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dirty Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
4

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Dirty Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

34%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $385/wk
Rent-to-Income 34.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Dirty Creek

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $385/wk
Left after rent $740/wk
Rent share 34.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Dirty Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dirty Creek

What is the population of Dirty Creek NSW?

The population of Dirty Creek NSW is 106 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.8 people per km².Dirty Creek is ranked #8,775 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dirty Creek?

The median personal income in Dirty Creek NSW is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,343 per week.Dirty Creek is ranked #7,429 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dirty Creek?

Median rent in Dirty Creek NSW is $385 per week ($1,668 per month).Rent represents 34.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Dirty Creek ranks #2,381 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dirty Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dirty Creek NSW is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dirty Creek?

The median age in Dirty Creek NSW is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dirty Creek a good suburb to live in?

Dirty Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 106.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (34.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11263. All dollar figures in AUD.