South Australia · Suburb Profile
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
Dry Creek Median Income & Rent
Dry Creek Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Dry Creek Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dry Creek Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dry Creek Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Dry Creek Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Dry Creek Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Dry Creek Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Dry Creek Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Dry Creek Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Dry Creek Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Dry Creek Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Dry Creek Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Dry Creek Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Dry Creek Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Dry Creek Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Dry Creek School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Dry Creek Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Dry Creek Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Dry Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Dry Creek How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Dry Creek Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Dry Creek Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Dry Creek Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Dry Creek Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Dry Creek Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Dry Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Dry Creek Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Dry Creek Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Dry Creek Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Dry Creek Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Dry Creek When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Dry Creek Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Dry Creek Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Dry Creek Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Dry Creek Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Dry Creek Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 64 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Dry Creek Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.