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Fish Creek VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Fish Creek, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Fish Creek VIC is 858 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fish Creek is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Fish Creek is $235 per week ($1,018 per month). Fish Creek has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Fish Creek has a population density of 5.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Fish Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fish Creek is $1,400.
There were 20 recorded offences in Fish Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (8 offences).
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Fish Creek Population
Fish Creek Median Income & Rent
Fish Creek Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Fish Creek Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Fish Creek Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Fish Creek Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Fish Creek Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Fish Creek Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Fish Creek Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Fish Creek Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Fish Creek Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Fish Creek Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Fish Creek Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Fish Creek Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Fish Creek Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Fish Creek Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Fish Creek Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Fish Creek School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Fish Creek Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Fish Creek Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Fish Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Fish Creek How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Fish Creek Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Fish Creek Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Fish Creek Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Fish Creek Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Fish Creek Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Fish Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Fish Creek Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Fish Creek Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Fish Creek Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Fish Creek Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Fish Creek When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Fish Creek Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Fish Creek Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Fish Creek Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Fish Creek Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Fish Creek Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 20 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Fish Creek Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fish Creek
What is the population of Fish Creek VIC?
The population of Fish Creek VIC is 858 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.4 people per km².Fish Creek is ranked #4,186 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Fish Creek?
The median personal income in Fish Creek VIC is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $1,760 per week.Fish Creek is ranked #5,697 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Fish Creek?
Median rent in Fish Creek VIC is $235 per week ($1,018 per month).Rent represents 18.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Fish Creek ranks #6,749 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Fish Creek?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fish Creek VIC is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Fish Creek?
The median age in Fish Creek VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Fish Creek a good suburb to live in?
Fish Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 858.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20921. All dollar figures in AUD.