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Halfway Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Halfway Creek NSW is 246 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Halfway Creek is $567 per week ($29,484 per year). Median rent in Halfway Creek is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Halfway Creek has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Halfway Creek has a population density of 3.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Halfway Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Halfway Creek is $1,083.

There were 24 recorded offences in Halfway Creek in 2025-26, a rate of 98 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (15 offences).

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Halfway Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Halfway Creek Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$567/wk

$29,484 per year

#7529 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$325/wk

$1,408 per month

#3947 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Halfway Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (128) Female 48.2% (119)

Population Density

3.0

people per km²

246 people · 83.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,347

Family income/wk

Halfway Creek Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Halfway Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.9% 41 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.1% 31 dwellings

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

Halfway Creek Country of Birth

Australia

92.4%

England

4.8%

India

2.9%

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

Halfway Creek Religion

No Religion

45.6%

Anglican

14.6%

Catholic

14.2%

Not stated

13.4%

Other Religions Tot

3.3%

Othr Rel Sikhism

3.3%

Baptist

3.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Halfway Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

38.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.4%

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

Halfway Creek Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Halfway Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

24.2% 39 people

⏰

Employed part-time

22.4% 36 people

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Unemployed

4.3% 7 people

🏠

Not in labour force

49.1% 79 people

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

Halfway Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.8%

Bachelor Degree

21.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.0%

Postgraduate Degree

5.0%

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

Halfway Creek Occupation

Managers

19.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.0%

Labourers

19.0%

Community & Personal Service

12.7%

Professionals

9.5%

Sales Workers

7.9%

Clerical & Administrative

6.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.3%

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

Halfway Creek Field of Study

Engineering

24.2%

Management & Commerce

22.6%

Society & Culture

21.0%

Health

9.7%

Agriculture & Environment

8.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.1%

Creative Arts

6.5%

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

Halfway Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Halfway Creek Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

3.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

12.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.5%

$4,000+/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Halfway Creek Marital Status

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Married

40.4% 82

↔️

Separated

6.4% 13

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Divorced

13.8% 28

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Widowed

4.9% 10

👤

Never married

34.5% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Halfway Creek Ancestry

English

29.9%

Australian

29.6%

Irish

11.2%

Scottish

9.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.5%

German

4.0%

Other

3.7%

Dutch

3.1%

Indian

1.2%

Italian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Halfway Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

59.5%

Primary — Government

32.4%

Vocational Education

8.1%

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

Halfway Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.6% 41

✅

No need for assistance

90.4% 388

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

Halfway Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.1% 20

—

Not a volunteer

88.9% 160

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Halfway Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

23.1%

$450-$599/mo

15.4%

$600-$799/mo

11.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Halfway Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.9%

Did not go to work

20.2%

Walked only

8.3%

Truck

3.6%

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

Halfway Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

33.0%

2 vehicles

34.1%

3 vehicles

22.7%

4+ vehicles

10.2%

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

Halfway Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.2%

2 bedrooms

25.3%

3 bedrooms

26.5%

4 bedrooms

31.3%

5 bedrooms

9.6%

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

Halfway Creek Population Mobility

11.9%

moved in the last year

28.8%

moved in the last 5 years

6.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Halfway Creek Indigenous Population

7.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

412

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Halfway Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Dementia

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

Halfway Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.2%

$1-$149/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

12.5%

$300-$399/wk

9.0%

$400-$499/wk

9.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.6%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

17.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Halfway Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.1%

Couple — no children

31.6%

Couple — no children under 15

11.3%

One parent — no children under 15

9.0%

One parent — children under 15

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Halfway Creek Military Service

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Previously served

3.3% 6

👤

Never served

96.7% 177

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Halfway Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.7% 30

—

Did not provide

83.3% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Halfway Creek Children Ever Born

No children

19.6%

1 child

7.1%

2 children

48.2%

3 children

25.0%

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

Halfway Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Halfway Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.0%

5–14 hours

27.7%

15–29 hours

17.9%

30+ hours

14.1%

Did not do domestic work

21.2%

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

Halfway Creek Household Size

1 person

27.5%

2 persons

32.5%

3 persons

11.3%

4 persons

16.3%

5 persons

7.5%

6+ persons

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Halfway Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

193

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Halfway Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Halfway Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 24 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Halfway Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,208/wk

Median Rent $325/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.9%

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

If you earn X in Halfway Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $5,235/month

Median rent $325/wk

Left after rent $883/wk

Rent share 26.9%

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Halfway Creek vs State & National Average

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Pop: 123 Income: $695/wk Rent: $105/wk

Belbora

Pop: 123 Income: $519/wk Rent: $300/wk

Biddon

Pop: 123 Income: $725/wk Rent: $108/wk

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Pop: 123 Income: $458/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Pop: 123 Income: $784/wk Rent: $150/wk

Ellerston

Pop: 123 Income: $991/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Halfway Creek

What is the population of Halfway Creek NSW?

The population of Halfway Creek NSW is 246 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.0 people per km².Halfway Creek is ranked #6,460 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Halfway Creek?

The median personal income in Halfway Creek NSW is $567 per week, or $29,484 per year.The median household income is $1,208 per week.Family income is $1,347 per week.Halfway Creek is ranked #7,529 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Halfway Creek?

Median rent in Halfway Creek NSW is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 26.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Halfway Creek ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Halfway Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Halfway Creek NSW 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 Halfway Creek?

The median age in Halfway Creek NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Halfway Creek a good suburb to live in?

Halfway Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 246.The median income is $567/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.9% 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: 11838. All dollar figures in AUD.