Dry Creek SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dry Creek SA is 232 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dry Creek is $618 per week ($32,136 per year). Median rent in Dry Creek is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). Dry Creek has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Dry Creek has a population density of 9.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dry Creek is Hong Kong. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dry Creek is $1,079.

There were 64 recorded offences in Dry Creek in 2025-26, a rate of 276 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (28 offences).

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Dry Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dry Creek Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$618/wk
$32,136 per year
#6808 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$265/wk
$1,148 per month
#5794 of 14,663
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Median Age
35years
3 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,079/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Dry Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.1% (136) Female 42.9% (102)

Population Density

9.2
people per km²
232 people · 25.3 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,399
Family income/wk

Dry 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)

Dry Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
47.1% 32 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
52.9% 36 dwellings

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

Dry Creek Country of Birth

Australia
80.4%
Hong Kong
6.9%
Afghanistan
5.9%
India
3.9%
Iran
2.9%

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

Dry Creek Religion

No Religion
50.7%
Islam
14.2%
Not stated
10.2%
Catholic
8.9%
Buddhism
6.2%
Anglican
4.0%
Pentecostal
3.1%
Christian (other)
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dry Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.1%

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

Dry Creek Languages Spoken at Home

Other
40.4%
Vietnamese
23.4%
Arabic
17.0%
Cantonese
6.4%
SAL Filipin
6.4%
SAL Tot
6.4%

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

Dry Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
39.1% 70 people
Employed part-time
19.0% 34 people
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Unemployed
6.7% 12 people
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Not in labour force
35.2% 63 people

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

Dry Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.9%
Bachelor Degree
32.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.5%

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

Dry Creek Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
32.8%
Professionals
17.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
17.2%
Community & Personal Service
13.8%
Labourers
12.1%
Clerical & Administrative
6.9%

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

Dry Creek Field of Study

Engineering
23.4%
Health
17.2%
Society & Culture
14.1%
Architecture & Building
10.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.9%
Information Technology
9.4%
Management & Commerce
7.8%
Creative Arts
6.3%

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

Dry Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
74.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
20.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dry Creek Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
3.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
9.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.9%
$650-$799/wk
10.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dry Creek Marital Status

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Married
26.9% 54
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Separated
3.5% 7
📋
Divorced
12.9% 26
🕊️
Widowed
4.0% 8
👤
Never married
52.7% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dry Creek Ancestry

English
28.8%
Australian
21.7%
Other
18.0%
Chinese
5.6%
Vietnamese
5.6%
Italian
4.1%
Scottish
3.7%
Filipino
3.0%
German
3.0%
Irish
2.6%
Dutch
2.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dry Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
37.9%
Vocational Education
20.7%
Primary — Catholic
17.2%
Secondary — Government
13.8%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
10.3%

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

Dry Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.3% 27
No need for assistance
93.7% 403

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

Dry Creek Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
8.1% 15
Not a volunteer
91.9% 170

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dry Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
20.7%
$300-$449/mo
10.3%
$800-$999/mo
20.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
37.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dry Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.9%
Did not go to work
7.4%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
4.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
3.2%

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

Dry Creek Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.8%
1 vehicle
36.9%
2 vehicles
30.1%
3 vehicles
16.5%
4+ vehicles
9.7%

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

Dry Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.1%
2 bedrooms
32.7%
3 bedrooms
53.1%
4 bedrooms
11.2%

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

Dry Creek Population Mobility

11.0%
moved in the last year
41.7%
moved in the last 5 years
12.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dry Creek Indigenous Population

1.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
451
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dry Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Arthritis
9
Diabetes
9
Heart disease
6
Asthma
5
Lung condition
4

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

Dry Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
8.6%
$300-$399/wk
9.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
16.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dry Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.7%
Couple — no children
30.1%
Couple — no children under 15
17.8%
One parent — no children under 15
10.3%
One parent — children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dry Creek Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.2% 8
👤
Never served
95.8% 183

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dry Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 24
Did not provide
87.0% 160

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dry Creek Children Ever Born

No children
47.0%
1 child
10.6%
2 children
30.3%
3 children
12.1%

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

Dry Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1961–1970
3
1981–1990
8
1991–2000
6
2001–2010
30
2011–2015
14
2017
8
2020
4

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

Dry Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.5%
5–14 hours
24.0%
15–29 hours
6.0%
30+ hours
6.6%
Did not do domestic work
45.9%

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

Dry Creek Household Size

1 person
27.0%
2 persons
39.0%
3 persons
19.0%
4 persons
6.0%
5 persons
4.0%
6+ persons
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dry Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
194
Moved from SA
26

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

Dry Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dry Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 64 total

Theft
28
Property Damage
20
Break & Enter
5
Fraud
5
Assault
3
Other Against Person
2
Robbery
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Dry Creek Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
990
avg ICSEA score
154
total students
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 154 students
990
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Dry Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,221/wk
Median Rent $265/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.7%

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

If you earn X in Dry Creek

≈ $5,291/month
Median rent $265/wk
Left after rent $956/wk
Rent share 21.7%

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Dry Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dry Creek

What is the population of Dry Creek SA?

The population of Dry Creek SA is 232 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.2 people per km².Dry Creek is ranked #6,581 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dry Creek?

The median personal income in Dry Creek SA is $618 per week, or $32,136 per year.The median household income is $1,221 per week.Family income is $1,399 per week.Dry Creek is ranked #6,808 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dry Creek?

Median rent in Dry Creek SA is $265 per week ($1,148 per month).Rent represents 21.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dry Creek ranks #5,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dry Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dry Creek SA is $1,079. 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 SA is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dry Creek a good suburb to live in?

Dry Creek is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 232.The median income is $618/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.7% 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: 40373. All dollar figures in AUD.