Dry Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dry Creek NSW is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dry Creek is $966 per week ($50,232 per year). Dry Creek has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Dry Creek has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dry Creek is $2,850.

There were 1 recorded offences in Dry Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Dry Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dry Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$966/wk
$50,232 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,850/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 1 per bedroom

Dry Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (26) Female 48.0% (24)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
50 people · 31.8 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,750
Family income/wk

Dry Creek Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dry Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.5% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.5% 5 dwellings

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

Dry Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Dry Creek Religion

Anglican
40.9%
No Religion
31.8%
Catholic
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dry Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.1%

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

Dry Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
74.1% 20 people
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Not in labour force
25.9% 7 people

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

Dry Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.9%
Bachelor Degree
42.1%

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

Dry Creek Occupation

Managers
53.3%
Professionals
26.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.0%

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

Dry Creek Field of Study

Society & Culture
38.5%
Engineering
30.8%
Management & Commerce
30.8%

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

Dry Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dry Creek Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
50.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dry Creek Marital Status

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Married
34.2% 13
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Divorced
7.9% 3
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Widowed
10.5% 4
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Never married
47.4% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dry Creek Ancestry

Australian
38.5%
English
29.2%
Irish
18.5%
Scottish
7.7%
New Zealander
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dry Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
45.5%
Primary — Government
27.3%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
27.3%

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

Dry Creek Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 93

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

Dry Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.2% 11
Not a volunteer
71.8% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dry Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Dry Creek Car Ownership

2 vehicles
25.0%
3 vehicles
75.0%

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

Dry Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
23.1%
4 bedrooms
76.9%

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

Dry Creek Population Mobility

15.2%
moved in the last year
52.3%
moved in the last 5 years
6.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
82.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dry Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
94
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dry Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
6

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

Dry Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
24.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
21.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dry Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
70.5%
Couple — no children
20.5%
One parent — no children under 15
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dry Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.4% 4
Did not provide
88.6% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dry Creek Children Ever Born

No children
55.6%
2 children
44.4%

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

Dry Creek When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
3

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

Dry Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.3%
5–14 hours
20.9%
15–29 hours
14.0%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
39.5%

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

Dry Creek Household Size

1 person
23.5%
2 persons
23.5%
3 persons
35.3%
4 persons
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dry Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
39
Moved from NSW
7

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

Dry Creek Family Blending

Step family — no other children
40.0%
Intact family — no other children
30.0%
Blended family — no other children
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dry Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Dry Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,374/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Dry Creek

≈ $10,287/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $2,374/wk
Rent share

Dry Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dry Creek

What is the population of Dry Creek NSW?

The population of Dry Creek NSW is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Dry Creek?

The median personal income in Dry Creek NSW is $966 per week, or $50,232 per year.The median household income is $2,374 per week.Family income is $2,750 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Dry Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dry Creek NSW is $2,850. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dry Creek?

The median age in Dry Creek NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dry Creek a good suburb to live in?

Dry Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 50.The median income is $966/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 11297. All dollar figures in AUD.