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Dows Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dows Creek QLD is 146 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dows Creek is $989 per week ($51,428 per year). Median rent in Dows Creek is $180 per week ($780 per month). Dows Creek has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Dows Creek has a population density of 4.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dows Creek is $1,465.

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Dows Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dows Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$989/wk

$51,428 per year

#1286 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

#7868 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,465/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 1 per bedroom

Dows Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (76) Female 49.3% (74)

Population Density

4.7

people per km²

146 people · 30.8 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,550

Family income/wk

Dows 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dows Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage

58.8% 20 dwellings

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Owned outright

41.2% 14 dwellings

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

Dows Creek Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Dows Creek Religion

No Religion

44.5%

Catholic

23.3%

Anglican

14.4%

Not stated

7.5%

Uniting Church

6.2%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dows Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

41.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.1%

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

Dows Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

60.0% 60 people

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Employed part-time

18.0% 18 people

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Not in labour force

22.0% 22 people

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

Dows Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

71.0%

Bachelor Degree

12.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.7%

Certificate I/II

6.5%

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

Dows Creek Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

17.1%

Community & Personal Service

14.3%

Managers

12.9%

Professionals

11.4%

Clerical & Administrative

8.6%

Sales Workers

7.1%

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

Dows Creek Field of Study

Engineering

47.9%

Management & Commerce

22.9%

Health

12.5%

Education

8.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.3%

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

Dows Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dows Creek Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

28.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

18.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.9%

$4,000+/wk

26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dows Creek Marital Status

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Married

54.4% 62

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Divorced

14.0% 16

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Widowed

5.3% 6

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Never married

26.3% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dows Creek Ancestry

English

34.8%

Australian

31.4%

Scottish

10.8%

Irish

8.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.9%

German

5.4%

Italian

1.5%

Maltese

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dows Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.4%

Secondary — Government

24.1%

Pre-school

17.2%

Vocational Education

17.2%

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

Dows Creek Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.2% 6

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No need for assistance

97.8% 273

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

Dows Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.0% 16

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Not a volunteer

85.0% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dows Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

22.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

36.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dows Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.4%

Did not go to work

14.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

5.8%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

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

Dows Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.7%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

19.0%

4+ vehicles

31.0%

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

Dows Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.8%

2 bedrooms

13.6%

3 bedrooms

40.9%

4 bedrooms

38.6%

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

Dows Creek Population Mobility

9.7%

moved in the last year

30.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dows Creek Indigenous Population

6.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

255

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dows Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

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

Dows Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.7%

$1-$149/wk

8.5%

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

17.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$3,500+/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dows Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.0%

Couple — no children

27.2%

Couple — no children under 15

21.6%

One parent — no children under 15

4.8%

One parent — children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dows Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.7% 9

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Did not provide

91.3% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dows Creek Children Ever Born

No children

24.1%

2 children

55.2%

3 children

20.7%

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

Dows Creek When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Dows Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.5%

5–14 hours

28.8%

15–29 hours

11.7%

30+ hours

17.1%

Did not do domestic work

19.8%

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

Dows Creek Household Size

1 person

8.9%

2 persons

40.0%

3 persons

17.8%

4 persons

15.6%

5 persons

11.1%

6+ persons

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dows Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

121

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Dows Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dows Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,562/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.0%

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

If you earn X in Dows Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $11,102/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $2,382/wk

Rent share 7.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Charleville

Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk Save: $2/wk

Dows Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Drillham South

Pop: 73 Income: $888/wk Rent: $200/wk

Jollys Lookout

Pop: 73 Income: $942/wk Rent: $300/wk

No 6 Branch

Pop: 73 Income: $725/wk Rent: $225/wk

Silverleaf

Pop: 73 Income: $550/wk Rent: $200/wk

Wallaces Creek

Pop: 74 Income: $883/wk Rent: $380/wk

Captains Mountain

Pop: 74 Income: $556/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dows Creek

What is the population of Dows Creek QLD?

The population of Dows Creek QLD is 146 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.7 people per km².Dows Creek is ranked #7,830 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dows Creek?

The median personal income in Dows Creek QLD is $989 per week, or $51,428 per year.The median household income is $2,562 per week.Family income is $2,550 per week.Dows Creek is ranked #1,286 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dows Creek?

Median rent in Dows Creek QLD is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 7.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dows Creek ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dows Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dows Creek QLD is $1,465. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dows Creek?

The median age in Dows Creek QLD is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dows Creek a good suburb to live in?

Dows Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 146.The median income is $989/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.0% 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: 30874. All dollar figures in AUD.