Gulf Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Gulf Creek, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Gulf Creek NSW is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gulf Creek is $474 per week ($24,648 per year). Median rent in Gulf Creek is $130 per week ($563 per month). Gulf Creek has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Gulf Creek has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gulf Creek is $1,625.

There were 1 recorded offences in Gulf Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Gulf Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gulf Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$474/wk
$24,648 per year
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Median Rent
$130/wk
$563 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gulf Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.8% (22) Female 54.2% (26)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
45 people · 170.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Gulf Creek Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gulf Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
73.3% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
26.7% 4 dwellings

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

Gulf Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gulf Creek Religion

Anglican
43.8%
No Religion
16.7%
Not stated
16.7%
Catholic
8.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
8.3%
Christian (other)
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gulf Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
50.0%

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

Gulf Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
58.3% 14 people
Employed part-time
16.7% 4 people
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Not in labour force
25.0% 6 people

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

Gulf Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Gulf Creek Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Gulf Creek Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
50.0%
Management & Commerce
50.0%

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

Gulf Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gulf Creek Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
20.0%
$400-$499/wk
33.3%
$800-$999/wk
26.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gulf Creek Marital Status

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Married
44.2% 19
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Separated
14.0% 6
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Divorced
18.6% 8
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Widowed
9.3% 4
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Never married
14.0% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gulf Creek Ancestry

Australian
39.1%
English
35.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
12.5%
Irish
6.3%
Scottish
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gulf Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Gulf Creek Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 76

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

Gulf Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.8% 8
Not a volunteer
69.2% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gulf Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
25.0%

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

Gulf Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.5%
2 vehicles
35.3%
4+ vehicles
41.2%

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

Gulf Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
23.5%
3 bedrooms
58.8%
4 bedrooms
17.6%

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

Gulf Creek Population Mobility

19.0%
moved in the last year
19.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gulf Creek Indigenous Population

13.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
11
Indigenous residents
73
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gulf Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
4
Arthritis
3

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

Gulf Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
37.5%
$150-$299/wk
12.5%
$400-$499/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gulf Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
75.9%
One parent — no children under 15
13.8%
Couple — no children under 15
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gulf Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
24.0% 6
Did not provide
76.0% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gulf Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
45.0%
5–14 hours
40.0%
Did not do domestic work
15.0%

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

Gulf Creek Household Size

1 person
53.8%
2 persons
23.1%
5 persons
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gulf Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
34
Moved from NSW
3

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

Gulf Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Gulf Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $850/wk
Median Rent $130/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.3%

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

If you earn X in Gulf Creek

≈ $3,683/month
Median rent $130/wk
Left after rent $720/wk
Rent share 15.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Gulf Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gulf Creek

What is the population of Gulf Creek NSW?

The population of Gulf Creek NSW is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Gulf Creek?

The median personal income in Gulf Creek NSW is $474 per week, or $24,648 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Gulf Creek?

Median rent in Gulf Creek NSW is $130 per week ($563 per month).Rent represents 15.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Gulf Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gulf Creek NSW is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gulf Creek?

The median age in Gulf Creek NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gulf Creek a good suburb to live in?

Gulf Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 45.The median income is $474/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.3% 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: 11799. All dollar figures in AUD.