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Falls Creek NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Falls Creek, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Falls Creek NSW is 939 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Falls Creek is $647 per week ($33,644 per year). Median rent in Falls Creek is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Falls Creek has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Falls Creek has a population density of 31.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Falls Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Falls Creek is $2,199.
There were 10 recorded offences in Falls Creek in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (5 offences).
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Falls Creek Population
Falls Creek Median Income & Rent
Falls Creek Demographics
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Falls Creek Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Falls Creek Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Falls Creek Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Falls Creek Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Falls Creek Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Falls Creek Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Falls Creek Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Falls Creek Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Falls Creek Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Falls Creek Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Falls Creek Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Falls Creek Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Falls Creek Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Falls Creek Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Falls Creek School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Falls Creek Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Falls Creek Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Falls Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Falls Creek How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Falls Creek Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Falls Creek Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Falls Creek Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Falls Creek Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Falls Creek Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Falls Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Falls Creek Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Falls Creek Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Falls Creek Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Falls Creek Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Falls Creek When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Falls Creek Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Falls Creek Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Falls Creek Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Falls Creek Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Falls Creek Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 10 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Falls 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Falls Creek
What is the population of Falls Creek NSW?
The population of Falls Creek NSW is 939 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 31.9 people per km².Falls Creek is ranked #4,075 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Falls Creek?
The median personal income in Falls Creek NSW is $647 per week, or $33,644 per year.The median household income is $1,508 per week.Family income is $1,722 per week.Falls Creek is ranked #6,337 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Falls Creek?
Median rent in Falls Creek NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 23.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Falls Creek ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Falls Creek?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Falls Creek NSW is $2,199. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Falls Creek?
The median age in Falls Creek NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Falls Creek a good suburb to live in?
Falls Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 939.The median income is $647/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.2% 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: 11490. All dollar figures in AUD.