Horseshoe Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Horseshoe Creek NSW is 69 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Horseshoe Creek is $787 per week ($40,924 per year). Median rent in Horseshoe Creek is $238 per week ($1,031 per month). Horseshoe Creek has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Horseshoe Creek has a population density of 4.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Horseshoe Creek is $1,558.

There were 1 recorded offences in Horseshoe Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Horseshoe Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Horseshoe Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$787/wk
$40,924 per year
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Median Rent
$238/wk
$1,031 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,558/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Horseshoe Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.3% (31) Female 53.7% (36)

Population Density

4.3
people per km²
69 people · 15.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,062
Family income/wk

Horseshoe Creek Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Horseshoe Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
68.4% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
31.6% 6 dwellings

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

Horseshoe Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Horseshoe Creek Religion

Catholic
29.9%
No Religion
22.4%
Anglican
20.9%
Pentecostal
11.9%
Not stated
6.0%
Uniting Church
4.5%
Christian (other)
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Horseshoe Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
60.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
28.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.0%

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

Horseshoe Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
52.3% 23 people
Employed part-time
13.6% 6 people
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Not in labour force
34.1% 15 people

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

Horseshoe Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
78.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.5%
Bachelor Degree
9.4%

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

Horseshoe Creek Occupation

Managers
21.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
21.7%
Professionals
17.4%
Clerical & Administrative
17.4%

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

Horseshoe Creek Field of Study

Engineering
25.0%
Management & Commerce
20.8%
Agriculture & Environment
16.7%
Health
12.5%
Education
12.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
12.5%

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

Horseshoe Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Horseshoe Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
25.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
31.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
25.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Horseshoe Creek Marital Status

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Married
74.0% 37
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Divorced
6.0% 3
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Never married
20.0% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Horseshoe Creek Ancestry

Australian
52.3%
English
29.1%
Scottish
11.6%
Irish
3.5%
New Zealander
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Horseshoe Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
73.3%
Secondary — Catholic
26.7%

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

Horseshoe Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.9% 6
No need for assistance
95.1% 117

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

Horseshoe Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.1% 8
Not a volunteer
84.9% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Horseshoe Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Horseshoe Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Truck
12.1%
Did not go to work
12.1%
Car (passenger)
9.1%

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

Horseshoe Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.1%
2 vehicles
39.3%
3 vehicles
17.9%
4+ vehicles
10.7%

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

Horseshoe Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
68.4%
4 bedrooms
31.6%

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

Horseshoe Creek Population Mobility

11.7%
moved in the last year
15.5%
moved in the last 5 years
70.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Horseshoe Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
131
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Horseshoe Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5
Heart disease
4

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

Horseshoe Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.3%
$1-$149/wk
6.3%
$150-$299/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
14.6%
$800-$999/wk
18.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Horseshoe Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
54.5%
Couple — no children
36.4%
Couple — no children under 15
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Horseshoe Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
5.8% 3
Did not provide
94.2% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Horseshoe Creek Children Ever Born

No children
23.5%
2 children
47.1%
3 children
29.4%

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

Horseshoe Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.3%
5–14 hours
26.9%
15–29 hours
9.6%
30+ hours
19.2%
Did not do domestic work
26.9%

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

Horseshoe Creek Household Size

1 person
18.2%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
9.1%
4 persons
18.2%
5 persons
9.1%
6+ persons
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Horseshoe Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
53
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

Horseshoe Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Horseshoe Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024

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

Horseshoe Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $238/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.3%

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

If you earn X in Horseshoe Creek

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $238/wk
Left after rent $1,137/wk
Rent share 17.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Horseshoe Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Horseshoe Creek

What is the population of Horseshoe Creek NSW?

The population of Horseshoe Creek NSW is 69 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Horseshoe Creek?

The median personal income in Horseshoe Creek NSW is $787 per week, or $40,924 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.

How much is rent in Horseshoe Creek?

Median rent in Horseshoe Creek NSW is $238 per week ($1,031 per month).Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Horseshoe Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Horseshoe Creek NSW is $1,558. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Horseshoe Creek?

The median age in Horseshoe Creek NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Horseshoe Creek a good suburb to live in?

Horseshoe Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 69.The median income is $787/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% 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: 11947. All dollar figures in AUD.