Doubtful Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Doubtful Creek NSW is 162 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Doubtful Creek is $511 per week ($26,572 per year). Median rent in Doubtful Creek is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Doubtful Creek has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Doubtful Creek has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Doubtful Creek is $1,517.

There were 4 recorded offences in Doubtful Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Doubtful Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Doubtful Creek Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$511/wk
$26,572 per year
#8091 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$290/wk
$1,257 per month
#5154 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Doubtful Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (86) Female 46.9% (76)

Population Density

2.9
people per km²
162 people · 56.1 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,406
Family income/wk

Doubtful 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
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Doubtful Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.0% 31 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.0% 19 dwellings

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

Doubtful Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Doubtful Creek Religion

No Religion
42.6%
Catholic
20.0%
Anglican
20.0%
Not stated
7.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.5%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Lutheran
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Doubtful Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.5%

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

Doubtful Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
38.0% 46 people
Employed part-time
15.7% 19 people
🔍
Unemployed
7.4% 9 people
🏠
Not in labour force
38.8% 47 people

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

Doubtful Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
55.1%
Bachelor Degree
22.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.4%

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

Doubtful Creek Occupation

Managers
25.0%
Community & Personal Service
25.0%
Clerical & Administrative
14.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
14.3%
Professionals
10.7%
Labourers
10.7%

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

Doubtful Creek Field of Study

Management & Commerce
31.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
22.9%
Engineering
17.1%
Agriculture & Environment
17.1%
Education
11.4%

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

Doubtful Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Doubtful Creek Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
4.3%
$300-$399/wk
5.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
13.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.3%
$4,000+/wk
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Doubtful Creek Marital Status

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Married
47.4% 65
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Divorced
10.9% 15
🕊️
Widowed
7.3% 10
👤
Never married
34.3% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Doubtful Creek Ancestry

English
41.4%
Australian
32.0%
Irish
9.4%
Scottish
7.4%
German
6.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Doubtful Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
24.3%
Primary — Catholic
16.2%
Secondary — Catholic
16.2%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
13.5%
Vocational Education
10.8%
Pre-school
10.8%
Secondary — Government
8.1%

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

Doubtful Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.7% 24
No need for assistance
92.3% 288

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

Doubtful Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
8.9% 11
Not a volunteer
91.1% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Doubtful Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
20.0%
$600-$799/mo
12.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
32.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Doubtful Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
91.3%
Did not go to work
8.7%

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

Doubtful Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
26.5%
2 vehicles
44.9%
3 vehicles
16.3%
4+ vehicles
12.2%

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

Doubtful Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.3%
3 bedrooms
55.8%
4 bedrooms
34.9%

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

Doubtful Creek Population Mobility

13.6%
moved in the last year
26.2%
moved in the last 5 years
6.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Doubtful Creek Indigenous Population

3.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
283
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Doubtful Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
10
Kidney disease
9
Arthritis
8
Asthma
8
Mental health
7
Heart disease
5

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

Doubtful Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.4%
$1-$149/wk
11.2%
$150-$299/wk
11.2%
$300-$399/wk
11.2%
$400-$499/wk
5.6%
$500-$649/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
13.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Doubtful Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.2%
Couple — no children
28.7%
Couple — no children under 15
11.5%
One parent — children under 15
10.7%
One parent — no children under 15
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Doubtful Creek Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.5% 3
👤
Never served
97.5% 118

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Doubtful Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
17.6% 21
Did not provide
82.4% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Doubtful Creek Children Ever Born

No children
35.7%
1 child
7.1%
2 children
23.8%
3 children
19.0%
4 children
7.1%
5+ children
7.1%

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

Doubtful Creek When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
8
1991–2000
3

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

Doubtful Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.2%
5–14 hours
28.9%
15–29 hours
14.0%
30+ hours
20.2%
Did not do domestic work
23.7%

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

Doubtful Creek Household Size

1 person
24.2%
2 persons
32.3%
3 persons
14.5%
4 persons
14.5%
5 persons
9.7%
6+ persons
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Doubtful Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
133
Moved from NSW
11
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from QLD
3

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

Doubtful Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Doubtful Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Theft
2
Sexual Offences
1
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2024

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

Doubtful Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,160/wk
Median Rent $290/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.0%

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

If you earn X in Doubtful Creek

≈ $5,027/month
Median rent $290/wk
Left after rent $870/wk
Rent share 25.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Doubtful Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Doubtful Creek

What is the population of Doubtful Creek NSW?

The population of Doubtful Creek NSW is 162 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².Doubtful Creek is ranked #7,534 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Doubtful Creek?

The median personal income in Doubtful Creek NSW is $511 per week, or $26,572 per year.The median household income is $1,160 per week.Family income is $1,406 per week.Doubtful Creek is ranked #8,091 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Doubtful Creek?

Median rent in Doubtful Creek NSW is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 25.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Doubtful Creek ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Doubtful Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Doubtful Creek NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Doubtful Creek?

The median age in Doubtful Creek NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Doubtful Creek a good suburb to live in?

Doubtful Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 162.The median income is $511/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.0% 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: 11284. All dollar figures in AUD.