Lower Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Lower Creek NSW is 66 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lower Creek is $374 per week ($19,448 per year). Median rent in Lower Creek is $200 per week ($867 per month). Lower Creek has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Lower Creek has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Creek is $867.

There were 4 recorded offences in Lower Creek in 2025-26, a rate of 61 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (3 offences).

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Lower Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Lower Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$374/wk
$19,448 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 1 per bedroom

Lower Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (34) Female 49.3% (33)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
66 people · 250.4 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Lower Creek Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lower Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
78.9% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
21.1% 4 dwellings

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

Lower Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Lower Creek Religion

No Religion
51.5%
Anglican
21.2%
Not stated
19.7%
Catholic
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lower Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
40.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.5%

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

Lower Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
32.6% 15 people
Employed part-time
13.0% 6 people
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Not in labour force
54.3% 25 people

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

Lower Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Lower Creek Occupation

Managers
52.6%
Clerical & Administrative
31.6%
Community & Personal Service
15.8%

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

Lower Creek Field of Study

Health
50.0%
Engineering
25.0%
Management & Commerce
25.0%

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

Lower Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lower Creek Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
57.1%
$650-$799/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lower Creek Marital Status

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Married
47.5% 28
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Separated
6.8% 4
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Divorced
13.6% 8
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Never married
32.2% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lower Creek Ancestry

English
29.1%
Australian
24.4%
Irish
15.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.0%
Dutch
7.0%
Scottish
5.8%
Other
4.7%
German
3.5%
Indian
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lower Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
53.8%
Pre-school
23.1%
Secondary — Government
23.1%

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

Lower Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
17.0% 16
No need for assistance
83.0% 78

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

Lower Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
7.0% 3
Not a volunteer
93.0% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lower Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lower Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.0%
Walked only
28.6%
Did not go to work
21.4%

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

Lower Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.6%
2 vehicles
35.3%
3 vehicles
47.1%

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

Lower Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
25.0%
2 bedrooms
31.3%
3 bedrooms
25.0%
4 bedrooms
18.8%

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

Lower Creek Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
30.0%
moved in the last 5 years
35.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lower Creek Indigenous Population

18.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
17
Indigenous residents
75
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lower Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Asthma
7
Cancer
5
Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3

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

Lower Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
30.8%
$150-$299/wk
15.4%
$300-$399/wk
23.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lower Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
36.4%
Couple — no children under 15
29.5%
Couple — no children
25.0%
One parent — children under 15
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lower Creek Military Service

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Previously served
8.9% 4
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Never served
91.1% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lower Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.2% 10
Did not provide
77.8% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lower Creek Children Ever Born

No children
57.1%
2 children
42.9%

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

Lower Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.4%
5–14 hours
19.5%
15–29 hours
24.4%
Did not do domestic work
31.7%

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

Lower Creek Household Size

1 person
16.7%
2 persons
27.8%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
22.2%
5 persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lower Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
44
Moved from NSW
8

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

Lower Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lower Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Other Against Person
3
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Lower Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

26%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $762/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.2%

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

If you earn X in Lower Creek

≈ $3,302/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $562/wk
Rent share 26.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Lower Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Creek

What is the population of Lower Creek NSW?

The population of Lower Creek NSW is 66 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Lower Creek?

The median personal income in Lower Creek NSW is $374 per week, or $19,448 per year.The median household income is $762 per week.Family income is $900 per week.

How much is rent in Lower Creek?

Median rent in Lower Creek NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 26.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Lower Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lower Creek NSW is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lower Creek?

The median age in Lower Creek NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lower Creek a good suburb to live in?

Lower Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 66.The median income is $374/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.2% 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: 12413. All dollar figures in AUD.