Main Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Main Creek NSW is 95 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Main Creek is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Main Creek is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Main Creek has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Main Creek has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Main Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Main Creek is $1,867.

There were 1 recorded offences in Main Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Main Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Main Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$669/wk
$34,788 per year
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Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,867/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Main Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (50) Female 48.5% (47)

Population Density

1.3
people per km²
95 people · 75.9 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,583
Family income/wk

Main Creek Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
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)

Main Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 7 dwellings

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

Main Creek Country of Birth

Australia
80.9%
England
10.6%
France
8.5%

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

Main Creek Religion

No Religion
46.2%
Anglican
20.5%
Uniting Church
12.8%
Catholic
10.3%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
6.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Main Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.4%

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

Main Creek Languages Spoken at Home

French
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Main Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
26.7% 24 people
Employed part-time
21.1% 19 people
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Not in labour force
52.2% 47 people

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

Main Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
36.4%
Bachelor Degree
24.2%
Postgraduate Degree
21.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.2%

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

Main Creek Occupation

Professionals
32.0%
Community & Personal Service
32.0%
Managers
24.0%
Clerical & Administrative
12.0%

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

Main Creek Field of Study

Society & Culture
31.8%
Architecture & Building
22.7%
Education
18.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
13.6%
Engineering
13.6%

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

Main Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Main Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
12.5%
$500-$649/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
20.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Main Creek Marital Status

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Married
51.2% 44
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Separated
7.0% 6
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Divorced
10.5% 9
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Widowed
4.7% 4
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Never married
26.7% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Main Creek Ancestry

English
42.4%
Australian
29.7%
Scottish
11.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.2%
Irish
4.2%
Croatian
3.4%
German
2.5%
New Zealander
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Main Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
54.5%
Secondary — Government
45.5%

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

Main Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.3% 8
No need for assistance
95.7% 178

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

Main Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
38.6% 32
Not a volunteer
61.4% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Main Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Main Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.1%
Did not go to work
26.9%

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

Main Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.4%
2 vehicles
35.9%
3 vehicles
35.9%
4+ vehicles
12.8%

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

Main Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.5%
3 bedrooms
48.7%
4 bedrooms
20.5%
5 bedrooms
10.3%

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

Main Creek Population Mobility

15.6%
moved in the last year
38.9%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Main Creek Indigenous Population

3.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
173
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Main Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
10
Mental health
8
Heart disease
7
Asthma
6
Diabetes
3
Lung condition
3

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

Main Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.9%
$150-$299/wk
9.2%
$300-$399/wk
13.2%
$400-$499/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
13.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
11.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Main Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
53.8%
Couple — children under 15
25.6%
One parent — children under 15
9.0%
One parent — no children under 15
7.7%
Couple — no children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Main Creek Military Service

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Previously served
6.3% 5
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Never served
93.8% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Main Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.9% 10
Did not provide
88.1% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Main Creek Children Ever Born

No children
39.3%
1 child
14.3%
2 children
35.7%
3 children
10.7%

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

Main Creek When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1971–1980
6
1981–1990
4
1991–2000
4
2001–2010
4

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

Main Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.0%
5–14 hours
31.2%
15–29 hours
24.7%
30+ hours
5.2%
Did not do domestic work
26.0%

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

Main Creek Household Size

1 person
18.8%
2 persons
50.0%
3 persons
10.4%
4 persons
10.4%
5 persons
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Main Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
81
Moved — same area (SA2)
8
Moved from NSW
4
Moved from WA
4

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

Main Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Main Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Main Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,399/wk
Median Rent $270/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.3%

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

If you earn X in Main Creek

≈ $6,062/month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $1,129/wk
Rent share 19.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Main Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Main Creek

What is the population of Main Creek NSW?

The population of Main Creek NSW is 95 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Main Creek?

The median personal income in Main Creek NSW is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year.The median household income is $1,399 per week.Family income is $1,583 per week.

How much is rent in Main Creek?

Median rent in Main Creek NSW is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Main Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Main Creek NSW is $1,867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Main Creek?

The median age in Main Creek NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Main Creek a good suburb to live in?

Main Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 95.The median income is $669/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% 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: 12455. All dollar figures in AUD.