Kangaroo Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kangaroo Creek NSW is 102 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kangaroo Creek is $494 per week ($25,688 per year). Median rent in Kangaroo Creek is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Kangaroo Creek has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Kangaroo Creek has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kangaroo Creek is $1,040.

There were 1 recorded offences in Kangaroo Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Kangaroo Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kangaroo Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$494/wk
$25,688 per year
#8249 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$310/wk
$1,343 per month
#4328 of 14,663
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,040/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kangaroo Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (51) Female 49.5% (50)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
102 people · 160.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,187
Family income/wk

Kangaroo Creek Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kangaroo Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
67.6% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
32.4% 12 dwellings

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

Kangaroo Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Kangaroo Creek Religion

No Religion
43.8%
Catholic
24.0%
Anglican
10.4%
Not stated
7.3%
Buddhism
5.2%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Baptist
3.1%
Uniting Church
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kangaroo Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
42.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.0%

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

Kangaroo Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
28.4% 23 people
Employed part-time
13.6% 11 people
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Unemployed
8.6% 7 people
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Not in labour force
49.4% 40 people

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

Kangaroo Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
37.5%
Bachelor Degree
15.6%

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

Kangaroo Creek Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Professionals
28.6%
Clerical & Administrative
21.4%

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

Kangaroo Creek Field of Study

Health
29.4%
Management & Commerce
29.4%
Agriculture & Environment
23.5%
Engineering
17.6%

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

Kangaroo Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kangaroo Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
29.0%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
19.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kangaroo Creek Marital Status

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Married
51.7% 45
↔️
Separated
9.2% 8
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Divorced
14.9% 13
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Never married
24.1% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kangaroo Creek Ancestry

Australian
27.9%
English
27.9%
Irish
15.6%
Scottish
10.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
8.8%
German
5.4%
Other
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kangaroo Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
61.1%
Secondary — Government
38.9%

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

Kangaroo Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.3% 10
No need for assistance
94.7% 178

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

Kangaroo Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.8% 17
Not a volunteer
80.2% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kangaroo Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
37.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kangaroo Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.6%
Did not go to work
17.4%

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

Kangaroo Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.4%
2 vehicles
52.4%
3 vehicles
16.7%
4+ vehicles
9.5%

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

Kangaroo Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.3%
2 bedrooms
12.8%
3 bedrooms
53.8%
4 bedrooms
23.1%

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

Kangaroo Creek Population Mobility

16.8%
moved in the last year
34.8%
moved in the last 5 years
9.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kangaroo Creek Indigenous Population

8.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
16
Indigenous residents
167
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kangaroo Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Arthritis
11
Asthma
5
Heart disease
5
Lung condition
4
Stroke
3

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

Kangaroo Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.4%
$150-$299/wk
23.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
8.7%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kangaroo Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
54.7%
Couple — children under 15
17.3%
One parent — children under 15
12.0%
Couple — no children under 15
9.3%
One parent — no children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kangaroo Creek Military Service

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Previously served
4.8% 4
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Never served
95.2% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kangaroo Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
30.6% 26
Did not provide
69.4% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kangaroo Creek Children Ever Born

No children
16.7%
2 children
62.5%
3 children
20.8%

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

Kangaroo Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.0%
5–14 hours
35.0%
15–29 hours
23.8%
30+ hours
18.8%
Did not do domestic work
12.5%

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

Kangaroo Creek Household Size

1 person
28.6%
2 persons
57.1%
3 persons
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kangaroo Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
79
Moved from NSW
7
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Kangaroo Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kangaroo Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Kangaroo Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

32%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $974/wk
Median Rent $310/wk
Rent-to-Income 31.8%

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

If you earn X in Kangaroo Creek

≈ $4,221/month
Median rent $310/wk
Left after rent $664/wk
Rent share 31.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Kangaroo Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kangaroo Creek

What is the population of Kangaroo Creek NSW?

The population of Kangaroo Creek NSW is 102 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Kangaroo Creek is ranked #8,876 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kangaroo Creek?

The median personal income in Kangaroo Creek NSW is $494 per week, or $25,688 per year.The median household income is $974 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.Kangaroo Creek is ranked #8,249 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kangaroo Creek?

Median rent in Kangaroo Creek NSW is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 31.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Kangaroo Creek ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kangaroo Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kangaroo Creek NSW is $1,040. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kangaroo Creek?

The median age in Kangaroo Creek NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kangaroo Creek a good suburb to live in?

Kangaroo Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 102.The median income is $494/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.8% 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: 12067. All dollar figures in AUD.