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Ma Ma Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ma Ma Creek QLD is 155 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ma Ma Creek is $675 per week ($35,100 per year). Median rent in Ma Ma Creek is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Ma Ma Creek has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Ma Ma Creek has a population density of 6.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ma Ma Creek is $1,600.

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Ma Ma Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ma Ma Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$675/wk

$35,100 per year

#5896 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$270/wk

$1,170 per month

#5664 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,600/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ma Ma Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.4% (72) Female 52.6% (80)

Population Density

6.6

people per km²

155 people · 23.5 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,458

Family income/wk

Ma Ma Creek Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ma Ma Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.6% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.4% 20 dwellings

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

Ma Ma Creek Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Ma Ma Creek Religion

No Religion

33.8%

Catholic

20.9%

Lutheran

14.2%

Not stated

12.8%

Anglican

10.8%

Uniting Church

5.4%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ma Ma Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.0%

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

Ma Ma Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

44.7% 46 people

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Employed part-time

15.5% 16 people

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Not in labour force

39.8% 41 people

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

Ma Ma Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.4%

Bachelor Degree

27.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.9%

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

Ma Ma Creek Occupation

Professionals

29.7%

Community & Personal Service

24.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.1%

Managers

8.1%

Labourers

8.1%

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

Ma Ma Creek Field of Study

Education

19.4%

Society & Culture

19.4%

Engineering

16.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.9%

Agriculture & Environment

12.9%

Health

9.7%

Management & Commerce

9.7%

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

Ma Ma Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ma Ma Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.9%

$650-$799/wk

5.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ma Ma Creek Marital Status

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Married

46.8% 59

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Separated

2.4% 3

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Divorced

7.9% 10

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Widowed

7.1% 9

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Never married

35.7% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ma Ma Creek Ancestry

Australian

31.3%

English

25.5%

German

17.7%

Irish

16.1%

Scottish

4.7%

Italian

3.1%

Spanish

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ma Ma Creek School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

66.7%

Primary — Government

33.3%

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

Ma Ma Creek Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.5% 9

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No need for assistance

96.5% 247

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

Ma Ma Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.8% 26

—

Not a volunteer

77.2% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ma Ma Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

45.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ma Ma Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.4%

Did not go to work

7.9%

Truck

6.6%

Walked only

6.6%

Car (passenger)

5.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

5.3%

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

Ma Ma Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.6%

2 vehicles

45.6%

3 vehicles

22.1%

4+ vehicles

11.8%

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

Ma Ma Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

19.3%

3 bedrooms

52.6%

4 bedrooms

19.3%

5 bedrooms

8.8%

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

Ma Ma Creek Population Mobility

14.6%

moved in the last year

42.0%

moved in the last 5 years

57.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ma Ma Creek Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

260

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ma Ma Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Cancer

Heart disease

Diabetes

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

Ma Ma Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.8%

$150-$299/wk

11.1%

$400-$499/wk

10.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

17.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ma Ma Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.0%

Couple — children under 15

30.1%

Couple — no children under 15

15.5%

One parent — children under 15

9.7%

One parent — no children under 15

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ma Ma Creek Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 3

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Never served

97.4% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ma Ma Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

23.9% 28

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Did not provide

76.1% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ma Ma Creek Children Ever Born

No children

12.5%

1 child

17.5%

2 children

22.5%

3 children

47.5%

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

Ma Ma Creek When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Ma Ma Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.5%

5–14 hours

22.7%

15–29 hours

15.1%

30+ hours

16.0%

Did not do domestic work

22.7%

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

Ma Ma Creek Household Size

1 person

27.1%

2 persons

39.0%

3 persons

25.4%

4 persons

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ma Ma Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

111

Moved from QLD

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

Ma Ma Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ma Ma Creek Schools

schools nearby

government

967

avg ICSEA score

total students

Ma Ma Creek State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 26 students

967

ICSEA

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

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Ma Ma Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,421/wk

Median Rent $270/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.0%

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

If you earn X in Ma Ma Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $6,158/month

Median rent $270/wk

Left after rent $1,151/wk

Rent share 19.0%

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Ma Ma Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ma Ma Creek

What is the population of Ma Ma Creek QLD?

The population of Ma Ma Creek QLD is 155 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.6 people per km².Ma Ma Creek is ranked #7,679 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ma Ma Creek?

The median personal income in Ma Ma Creek QLD is $675 per week, or $35,100 per year.The median household income is $1,421 per week.Family income is $1,458 per week.Ma Ma Creek is ranked #5,896 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ma Ma Creek?

Median rent in Ma Ma Creek QLD is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 19.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ma Ma Creek ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ma Ma Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ma Ma Creek QLD is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ma Ma Creek?

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

Is Ma Ma Creek a good suburb to live in?

Ma Ma Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 155.The median income is $675/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31713. All dollar figures in AUD.