Gum Creek SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Gum Creek, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Gum Creek SA is 30 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gum Creek is $519 per week ($26,988 per year). Median rent in Gum Creek is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Gum Creek has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Gum Creek has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Baptist (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gum Creek is $894.

There were 1 recorded offences in Gum Creek in 2022-23, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Gum Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gum Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$519/wk
$26,988 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
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Mortgage
$894/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gum Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.7% (14) Female 53.3% (16)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
30 people · 71.3 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Gum Creek Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
35-39
55-59
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gum Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Gum Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gum Creek Religion

Baptist
47.2%
No Religion
16.7%
Lutheran
13.9%
Catholic
11.1%
Uniting Church
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gum Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
84.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.8%

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

Gum Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
27.3% 3 people
Employed part-time
72.7% 8 people

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

Gum Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
75.0%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%

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

Gum Creek Occupation

Professionals
41.7%
Managers
33.3%
Labourers
25.0%

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

Gum Creek Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Agriculture & Environment
33.3%
Health
33.3%

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

Gum Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gum Creek Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
60.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gum Creek Marital Status

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Married
35.3% 6
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Never married
64.7% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gum Creek Ancestry

Australian
46.4%
English
17.9%
German
17.9%
Irish
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gum Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.1%
Secondary — Government
42.9%

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

Gum Creek Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 52

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

Gum Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.2% 7
Not a volunteer
70.8% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gum Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Gum Creek Car Ownership

3 vehicles
55.6%
4+ vehicles
44.4%

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

Gum Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Gum Creek Population Mobility

26.7%
moved in the last year
43.5%
moved in the last 5 years
85.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gum Creek Indigenous Population

10.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
42
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gum Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
33.3%
$500-$649/wk
40.0%
$650-$799/wk
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gum Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
81.0%
Couple — no children
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gum Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
31.8% 7
Did not provide
68.2% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gum Creek Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Gum Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.0%
5–14 hours
45.0%
15–29 hours
15.0%
30+ hours
25.0%

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

Gum Creek Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gum Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
22
Moved — same area (SA2)
6
Moved from SA
5

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

Gum Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gum Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2022-23 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Gum Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Gum Creek

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $825/wk
Rent share 26.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Gum Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gum Creek

What is the population of Gum Creek SA?

The population of Gum Creek SA is 30 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Gum Creek?

The median personal income in Gum Creek SA is $519 per week, or $26,988 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Gum Creek?

Median rent in Gum Creek SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 26.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Gum Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gum Creek SA is $894. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gum Creek?

The median age in Gum Creek SA is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gum Creek a good suburb to live in?

Gum Creek is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 30.The median income is $519/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.7% 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: 40541. All dollar figures in AUD.