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Forest Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Forest Creek, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Forest Creek QLD is 136 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forest Creek is $491 per week ($25,532 per year). Median rent in Forest Creek is $208 per week ($901 per month). Forest Creek has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Forest Creek has a population density of 5.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Forest Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forest Creek is $1,083.

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Forest Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Forest Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$491/wk

$25,532 per year

#8291 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$208/wk

$901 per month

#7313 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 1.1 per bedroom

Forest Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.4% (74) Female 45.6% (62)

Population Density

5.9

people per km²

136 people · 23.2 km²

Households

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Forest Creek Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Forest Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.0% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.0% 23 dwellings

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

Forest Creek Country of Birth

Australia

81.1%

England

11.3%

Germany

7.5%

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

Forest Creek Religion

No Religion

61.0%

Not stated

22.8%

Catholic

8.1%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

2.4%

Other Religions Tot

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Forest Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.4%

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

Forest Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

34.9% 29 people

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Employed part-time

19.3% 16 people

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Not in labour force

45.8% 38 people

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

Forest Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

31.9%

Bachelor Degree

12.8%

Postgraduate Degree

10.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.4%

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

Forest Creek Occupation

Professionals

29.4%

Community & Personal Service

17.6%

Managers

14.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.7%

Clerical & Administrative

11.8%

Labourers

11.8%

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

Forest Creek Field of Study

Architecture & Building

18.2%

Agriculture & Environment

18.2%

Health

18.2%

Society & Culture

9.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

9.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.1%

Engineering

9.1%

Management & Commerce

9.1%

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

Forest Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Forest Creek Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.4%

$1-$149/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

10.6%

$500-$649/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

12.8%

$800-$999/wk

6.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Forest Creek Marital Status

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Married

30.7% 35

↔️

Separated

10.5% 12

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Divorced

10.5% 12

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Widowed

5.3% 6

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Never married

43.0% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Forest Creek Ancestry

English

28.7%

Australian

25.2%

Irish

10.5%

Other

9.1%

Scottish

7.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.6%

Filipino

4.9%

French

4.2%

German

2.8%

Chinese

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Forest Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

70.6%

Primary — Government

29.4%

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

Forest Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.3% 11

✅

No need for assistance

94.7% 198

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

Forest Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.0% 16

—

Not a volunteer

83.0% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Forest Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

41.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Forest Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.9%

Did not go to work

24.3%

Car (passenger)

10.8%

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

Forest Creek Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.8%

1 vehicle

31.4%

2 vehicles

49.0%

3 vehicles

5.9%

4+ vehicles

5.9%

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

Forest Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

27.3%

2 bedrooms

47.7%

3 bedrooms

18.2%

5 bedrooms

6.8%

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

Forest Creek Population Mobility

15.2%

moved in the last year

36.2%

moved in the last 5 years

7.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Forest Creek Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

207

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Forest Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Kidney disease

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

Forest Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

18.6%

$1-$149/wk

10.5%

$150-$299/wk

3.5%

$300-$399/wk

8.1%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

17.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Forest Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.1%

Couple — children under 15

24.4%

Couple — no children under 15

17.1%

One parent — no children under 15

13.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Forest Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.1% 15

—

Did not provide

83.9% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Forest Creek Children Ever Born

No children

50.0%

1 child

13.6%

2 children

13.6%

3 children

22.7%

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

Forest Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Forest Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.2%

5–14 hours

36.6%

15–29 hours

11.8%

30+ hours

16.1%

Did not do domestic work

18.3%

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

Forest Creek Household Size

1 person

36.2%

2 persons

44.7%

3 persons

6.4%

4 persons

6.4%

5 persons

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Forest Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Forest Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

53.8%

Step family — no other children

46.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Forest Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $208/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.5%

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

If you earn X in Forest Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $208/wk

Left after rent $917/wk

Rent share 18.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tara (Qld)

Income: $479/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $28/wk

Mount Morgan

Income: $462/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $8/wk

Jandowae

Income: $495/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $8/wk

Monto

Income: $491/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $38/wk

Sapphire Central

Income: $437/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $48/wk

Forest Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Barron

Pop: 68 Income: $820/wk Rent: $295/wk

Bungeworgorai

Pop: 68 Income: $725/wk Rent: $150/wk

Coles Creek

Pop: 68 Income: $875/wk Rent: $340/wk

Columboola

Pop: 68 Income: $933/wk Rent: $350/wk

Corella

Pop: 68 Income: $749/wk Rent: $300/wk

Crossdale

Pop: 68 Income: $624/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Creek

What is the population of Forest Creek QLD?

The population of Forest Creek QLD is 136 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.9 people per km².Forest Creek is ranked #8,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Forest Creek?

The median personal income in Forest Creek QLD is $491 per week, or $25,532 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Forest Creek is ranked #8,291 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Forest Creek?

Median rent in Forest Creek QLD is $208 per week ($901 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Forest Creek ranks #7,313 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Forest Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forest Creek QLD is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Forest Creek?

The median age in Forest Creek QLD is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Forest Creek a good suburb to live in?

Forest Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 136.The median income is $491/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 31061. All dollar figures in AUD.