Machine Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Machine Creek QLD is 131 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Machine Creek is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Machine Creek is $200 per week ($867 per month). Machine Creek has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Machine Creek has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Machine Creek is $1,517.

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Machine Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Machine Creek Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$850/wk
$44,200 per year
#2768 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Machine Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (72) Female 45.5% (60)

Population Density

3.8
people per km²
131 people · 34.0 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,062
Family income/wk

Machine Creek Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Machine Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
41.5% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
58.5% 24 dwellings

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

Machine Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Machine Creek Religion

No Religion
27.8%
Anglican
19.0%
Catholic
16.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
11.1%
Christian (other)
8.7%
Baptist
7.9%
Not stated
4.8%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Machine Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.0%

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

Machine Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
43.2% 38 people
Employed part-time
14.8% 13 people
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Not in labour force
42.0% 37 people

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

Machine Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
70.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.6%
Bachelor Degree
8.8%

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

Machine Creek Occupation

Managers
27.6%
Clerical & Administrative
27.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.7%
Professionals
13.8%
Community & Personal Service
10.3%

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

Machine Creek Field of Study

Engineering
45.0%
Architecture & Building
20.0%
Education
20.0%
Management & Commerce
15.0%

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

Machine Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Machine Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
19.0%
$650-$799/wk
14.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
33.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Machine Creek Marital Status

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Married
78.0% 78
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Divorced
7.0% 7
🕊️
Widowed
3.0% 3
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Never married
12.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Machine Creek Ancestry

Australian
40.7%
English
39.5%
German
10.2%
Irish
4.2%
Scottish
3.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Machine Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
30.0%
Secondary — Government
30.0%
Primary — Catholic
13.3%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
13.3%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
13.3%

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

Machine Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.5% 6
No need for assistance
97.5% 235

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

Machine Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.4% 18
Not a volunteer
80.6% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Machine Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
40.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Machine Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.8%
Did not go to work
22.9%
Walked only
8.3%

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

Machine Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.4%
2 vehicles
22.4%
3 vehicles
32.7%
4+ vehicles
24.5%

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

Machine Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.5%
2 bedrooms
6.5%
3 bedrooms
39.1%
4 bedrooms
26.1%
5 bedrooms
10.9%
6+ bedrooms
10.9%

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

Machine Creek Population Mobility

8.7%
moved in the last year
31.6%
moved in the last 5 years
58.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Machine Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
244
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Machine Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Cancer
5
Arthritis
4
Asthma
4

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

Machine Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.3%
$1-$149/wk
15.1%
$300-$399/wk
5.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
15.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
21.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Machine Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
57.3%
Couple — no children
36.4%
Couple — no children under 15
3.6%
One parent — no children under 15
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Machine Creek Military Service

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Previously served
5.4% 5
👤
Never served
94.6% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Machine Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.8% 12
Did not provide
87.2% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Machine Creek Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
2 children
45.0%
4 children
25.0%

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

Machine Creek When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1991–2000
3

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

Machine Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.6%
5–14 hours
30.6%
15–29 hours
10.6%
30+ hours
22.4%
Did not do domestic work
18.8%

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

Machine Creek Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
48.9%
3 persons
6.7%
4 persons
15.6%
6+ persons
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Machine Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
116
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from QLD
4

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

Machine Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
69.2%
Blended family — no other children
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Machine Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,899/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.5%

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

If you earn X in Machine Creek

≈ $8,229/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,699/wk
Rent share 10.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Machine Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Machine Creek

What is the population of Machine Creek QLD?

The population of Machine Creek QLD is 131 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.8 people per km².Machine Creek is ranked #8,142 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Machine Creek?

The median personal income in Machine Creek QLD is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $1,899 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.Machine Creek is ranked #2,768 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Machine Creek?

Median rent in Machine Creek QLD is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 10.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Machine Creek ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Machine Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Machine Creek QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Machine Creek?

The median age in Machine Creek QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Machine Creek a good suburb to live in?

Machine Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 131.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.5% 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: 31723. All dollar figures in AUD.