Eight Mile Creek SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Eight Mile Creek SA is 163 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Eight Mile Creek is $864 per week ($44,928 per year). Median rent in Eight Mile Creek is $193 per week ($836 per month). Eight Mile Creek has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Eight Mile Creek has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Eight Mile Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eight Mile Creek is $1,436.

There were 4 recorded offences in Eight Mile Creek in 2025-26, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Eight Mile Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Eight Mile Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$864/wk
$44,928 per year
#2576 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$193/wk
$836 per month
#7759 of 14,663
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,436/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Eight Mile Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (84) Female 48.1% (78)

Population Density

4.1
people per km²
163 people · 39.3 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,113
Family income/wk

Eight Mile 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)

Eight Mile Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 21 dwellings

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

Eight Mile Creek Country of Birth

Australia
95.6%
England
4.4%

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

Eight Mile Creek Religion

No Religion
46.6%
Catholic
20.9%
Not stated
8.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
8.0%
Christian (other)
5.5%
Anglican
5.5%
Uniting Church
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Eight Mile Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
31.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.1%

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

Eight Mile Creek Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot
35.7%
Other
35.7%
SAL Filipin
28.6%

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

Eight Mile Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
47.7% 51 people
Employed part-time
23.4% 25 people
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Unemployed
4.7% 5 people
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Not in labour force
24.3% 26 people

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

Eight Mile Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.5%
Bachelor Degree
25.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.6%
Certificate I/II
8.1%

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

Eight Mile Creek Occupation

Managers
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Labourers
25.0%
Professionals
15.6%
Community & Personal Service
9.4%

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

Eight Mile Creek Field of Study

Management & Commerce
31.3%
Engineering
21.9%
Agriculture & Environment
18.8%
Society & Culture
18.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.4%

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

Eight Mile Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Eight Mile Creek Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
19.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
21.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$4,000+/wk
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Eight Mile Creek Marital Status

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Married
67.2% 82
↔️
Separated
2.5% 3
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Divorced
2.5% 3
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Widowed
2.5% 3
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Never married
25.4% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Eight Mile Creek Ancestry

Australian
29.2%
English
29.2%
Scottish
9.3%
Filipino
7.9%
Irish
7.9%
German
6.5%
Dutch
4.2%
Italian
3.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Eight Mile Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
66.7%
Pre-school
16.7%
Secondary — Government
16.7%

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

Eight Mile Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.3% 7
No need for assistance
97.7% 296

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

Eight Mile Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
13.2% 15
Not a volunteer
86.8% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Eight Mile Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
21.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
42.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Eight Mile Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
86.1%
Did not go to work
13.9%

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

Eight Mile Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.5%
2 vehicles
51.9%
3 vehicles
23.1%
4+ vehicles
13.5%

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

Eight Mile Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
7.0%
3 bedrooms
36.8%
4 bedrooms
35.1%
5 bedrooms
10.5%
6+ bedrooms
10.5%

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

Eight Mile Creek Population Mobility

10.7%
moved in the last year
34.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Eight Mile Creek Indigenous Population

3.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
10
Indigenous residents
293
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Eight Mile Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Lung condition
9
Arthritis
4
Cancer
4
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Eight Mile Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
19.6%
$800-$999/wk
16.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,500+/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Eight Mile Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
62.3%
Couple — no children
37.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Eight Mile Creek Military Service

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Previously served
4.3% 5
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Never served
95.7% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Eight Mile Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 12
Did not provide
88.9% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Eight Mile Creek Children Ever Born

No children
11.5%
2 children
65.4%
3 children
11.5%
4 children
11.5%

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

Eight Mile Creek When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4
2001–2010
3
2020
3
2021
3

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

Eight Mile Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.5%
5–14 hours
31.0%
15–29 hours
15.9%
30+ hours
3.5%
Did not do domestic work
23.0%

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

Eight Mile Creek Household Size

1 person
20.8%
2 persons
39.6%
3 persons
8.3%
4 persons
16.7%
5 persons
6.3%
6+ persons
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Eight Mile Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
125
Moved from VIC
5
Moved from SA
5
Moved from overseas
3

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

Eight Mile Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
76.9%
Blended family — no other children
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Eight Mile Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Assault
4

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Eight Mile Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,781/wk
Median Rent $193/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.8%

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

If you earn X in Eight Mile Creek

≈ $7,718/month
Median rent $193/wk
Left after rent $1,588/wk
Rent share 10.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Eight Mile Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eight Mile Creek

What is the population of Eight Mile Creek SA?

The population of Eight Mile Creek SA is 163 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.1 people per km².Eight Mile Creek is ranked #7,517 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Eight Mile Creek?

The median personal income in Eight Mile Creek SA is $864 per week, or $44,928 per year.The median household income is $1,781 per week.Family income is $2,113 per week.Eight Mile Creek is ranked #2,576 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Eight Mile Creek?

Median rent in Eight Mile Creek SA is $193 per week ($836 per month).Rent represents 10.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Eight Mile Creek ranks #7,759 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Eight Mile Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eight Mile Creek SA is $1,436. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Eight Mile Creek?

The median age in Eight Mile Creek SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Eight Mile Creek a good suburb to live in?

Eight Mile Creek is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 163.The median income is $864/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.8% 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: 40396. All dollar figures in AUD.