Howes Creek VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Howes Creek VIC is 67 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Howes Creek is $814 per week ($42,328 per year). Median rent in Howes Creek is $238 per week ($1,031 per month). Howes Creek has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Howes Creek has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (69% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howes Creek is $1,733.

There were 1 recorded offences in Howes Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was fraud (1 offences).

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Howes Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Howes Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$814/wk
$42,328 per year
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Median Rent
$238/wk
$1,031 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Howes Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (33) Female 50.0% (33)

Population Density

2.0
people per km²
67 people · 33.3 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,550
Family income/wk

Howes Creek Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Howes Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
47.1% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
52.9% 9 dwellings

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

Howes Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Howes Creek Religion

No Religion
69.1%
Catholic
11.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.9%
Anglican
4.4%
Uniting Church
4.4%
Not stated
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Howes Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.3%

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

Howes Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
45.7% 21 people
Employed part-time
28.3% 13 people
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Not in labour force
26.1% 12 people

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

Howes Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.1%
Bachelor Degree
40.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.1%

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

Howes Creek Occupation

Professionals
30.0%
Managers
26.7%
Sales Workers
20.0%
Clerical & Administrative
13.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.0%

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

Howes Creek Field of Study

Health
25.9%
Management & Commerce
25.9%
Education
22.2%
Architecture & Building
14.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.1%

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

Howes Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Howes Creek Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
30.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
23.1%
$4,000+/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Howes Creek Marital Status

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Married
69.1% 38
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Separated
5.5% 3
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Never married
25.5% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Howes Creek Ancestry

Australian
41.1%
English
39.7%
Irish
15.1%
Scottish
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Howes Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
46.7%
Primary — Government
26.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
26.7%

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

Howes Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.4% 3
No need for assistance
97.6% 120

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

Howes Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.0% 12
Not a volunteer
75.0% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Howes Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Howes Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.0%
Did not go to work
19.0%

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

Howes Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.0%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
15.0%

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

Howes Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
17.9%
3 bedrooms
42.9%
4 bedrooms
28.6%
5 bedrooms
10.7%

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

Howes Creek Population Mobility

13.8%
moved in the last year
28.8%
moved in the last 5 years
70.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Howes Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
116
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Howes Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
4
Diabetes
4
Mental health
4

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

Howes Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.9%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
22.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.7%
$3,500+/wk
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Howes Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.7%
Couple — no children
29.9%
Couple — no children under 15
11.9%
One parent — children under 15
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Howes Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
27.7% 13
Did not provide
72.3% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Howes Creek Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Howes Creek When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4

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

Howes Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.9%
5–14 hours
35.6%
15–29 hours
22.2%
30+ hours
6.7%
Did not do domestic work
6.7%

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

Howes Creek Household Size

1 person
26.7%
2 persons
23.3%
3 persons
13.3%
4 persons
26.7%
5 persons
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Howes Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
56
Moved from VIC
12

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

Howes Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Howes Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Howes 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 Howes Creek

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Howes Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Howes Creek

What is the population of Howes Creek VIC?

The population of Howes Creek VIC is 67 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Howes Creek?

The median personal income in Howes Creek VIC is $814 per week, or $42,328 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $2,550 per week.

How much is rent in Howes Creek?

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

What are mortgage repayments in Howes Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Howes Creek VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Howes Creek?

The median age in Howes Creek VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Howes Creek a good suburb to live in?

Howes Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 67.The median income is $814/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/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: 21209. All dollar figures in AUD.