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Forge Creek VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Forge Creek, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Forge Creek VIC is 346 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forge Creek is $728 per week ($37,856 per year). Median rent in Forge Creek is $220 per week ($953 per month). Forge Creek has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Forge Creek has a population density of 3.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Forge Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forge Creek is $1,517.
There were 21 recorded offences in Forge Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 61 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).
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Forge Creek Population
Forge Creek Median Income & Rent
Forge Creek Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Forge Creek Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Forge Creek Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Forge Creek Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Forge Creek Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Forge Creek Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Forge Creek Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Forge Creek Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Forge Creek Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Forge Creek Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Forge Creek Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Forge Creek Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Forge Creek Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Forge Creek Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Forge Creek School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Forge Creek Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Forge Creek Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Forge Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Forge Creek How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Forge Creek Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Forge Creek Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Forge Creek Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Forge Creek Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Forge Creek Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Forge Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Forge Creek Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Forge Creek Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Forge Creek Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Forge Creek Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Forge Creek When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Forge Creek Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Forge Creek Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Forge Creek Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Forge Creek Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Forge Creek Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 21 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Forge Creek Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forge Creek
What is the population of Forge Creek VIC?
The population of Forge Creek VIC is 346 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.9 people per km².Forge Creek is ranked #5,710 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Forge Creek?
The median personal income in Forge Creek VIC is $728 per week, or $37,856 per year.The median household income is $1,863 per week.Family income is $1,912 per week.Forge Creek is ranked #4,952 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Forge Creek?
Median rent in Forge Creek VIC is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 11.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Forge Creek ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Forge Creek?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forge Creek VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Forge Creek?
The median age in Forge Creek VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Forge Creek a good suburb to live in?
Forge Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 346.The median income is $728/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.8% 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: 20938. All dollar figures in AUD.