Horse Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Horse Creek QLD is 83 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Horse Creek is $465 per week ($24,180 per year). Median rent in Horse Creek is $200 per week ($867 per month). Horse Creek has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Horse Creek has a population density of 20.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Horse Creek is $1,603.

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Horse Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Horse Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$465/wk
$24,180 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,603/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Horse Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 40.2% (33) Female 59.8% (49)

Population Density

20.9
people per km²
83 people · 4.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Horse Creek Age Distribution

0-4
20-24
25-29
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Horse Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.0% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
44.0% 11 dwellings

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

Horse Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Horse Creek Religion

No Religion
42.9%
Uniting Church
16.7%
Anglican
11.9%
Not stated
10.7%
Catholic
9.5%
Buddhism
4.8%
Baptist
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Horse Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
40.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.2%

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

Horse Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
21.1% 12 people
Employed part-time
12.3% 7 people
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Not in labour force
66.7% 38 people

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

Horse Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Bachelor Degree
20.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.5%

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

Horse Creek Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

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

Horse Creek Field of Study

Engineering
62.5%
Society & Culture
37.5%

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

Horse Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Horse Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
29.2%
$500-$649/wk
12.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Horse Creek Marital Status

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Married
32.5% 25
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Separated
5.2% 4
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Divorced
18.2% 14
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Widowed
7.8% 6
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Never married
36.4% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Horse Creek Ancestry

English
36.4%
Australian
33.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
10.3%
Irish
7.5%
German
6.5%
Scottish
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Horse Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Horse Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
13.6% 21
No need for assistance
86.4% 133

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

Horse Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.4% 13
Not a volunteer
80.6% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Horse Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
58.8%
Walked only
23.5%
Did not go to work
17.6%

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

Horse Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
40.0%
2 vehicles
36.0%
3 vehicles
12.0%
4+ vehicles
12.0%

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

Horse Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
26.5%
3 bedrooms
29.4%
4 bedrooms
26.5%
5 bedrooms
17.6%

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

Horse Creek Population Mobility

20.8%
moved in the last year
40.3%
moved in the last 5 years
10.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
39.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Horse Creek Indigenous Population

10.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
13
Indigenous residents
113
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Horse Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
11
Mental health
11
Heart disease
8
Cancer
4
Asthma
3
Lung condition
3

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

Horse Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.3%
$1-$149/wk
8.9%
$150-$299/wk
11.1%
$300-$399/wk
8.9%
$400-$499/wk
15.6%
$500-$649/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
13.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Horse Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
45.1%
One parent — no children under 15
25.5%
Couple — no children
21.6%
Couple — no children under 15
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Horse Creek Military Service

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Previously served
12.3% 8
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Never served
87.7% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Horse Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 11
Did not provide
83.3% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Horse Creek Children Ever Born

No children
37.5%
1 child
62.5%

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

Horse Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.2%
5–14 hours
21.2%
15–29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
12.1%
Did not do domestic work
34.8%

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

Horse Creek Household Size

1 person
28.1%
2 persons
21.9%
3 persons
28.1%
4 persons
12.5%
5 persons
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Horse Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
61
Moved from QLD
9
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Horse Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Horse Creek Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
846
avg ICSEA score
353
total students
Mount Morgan State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 230 students
869
ICSEA
Mount Morgan Central State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 123 students
822
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Horse Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $850/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.5%

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

If you earn X in Horse Creek

≈ $3,683/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $650/wk
Rent share 23.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Horse Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Horse Creek

What is the population of Horse Creek QLD?

The population of Horse Creek QLD is 83 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Horse Creek?

The median personal income in Horse Creek QLD is $465 per week, or $24,180 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Horse Creek?

Median rent in Horse Creek QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Horse Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Horse Creek QLD is $1,603. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Horse Creek?

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

Is Horse Creek a good suburb to live in?

Horse Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 83.The median income is $465/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% 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: 31361. All dollar figures in AUD.