Maules Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Maules Creek NSW is 87 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maules Creek is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Median rent in Maules Creek is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Maules Creek has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Maules Creek has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maules Creek is $1,279.

There were 3 recorded offences in Maules Creek in 2025-26, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Maules Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Maules Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$749/wk
$38,948 per year
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Median Rent
$390/wk
$1,690 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,279/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Maules Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.5% (50) Female 42.5% (37)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
87 people · 492.0 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,625
Family income/wk

Maules Creek Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Maules Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.5% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.5% 6 dwellings

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

Maules Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Maules Creek Religion

Catholic
31.1%
No Religion
27.8%
Anglican
16.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
11.1%
Christian (other)
5.6%
Not stated
4.4%
Uniting Church
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Maules Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
44.4%

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

Maules Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
50.8% 33 people
Employed part-time
13.8% 9 people
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Unemployed
6.2% 4 people
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Not in labour force
29.2% 19 people

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

Maules Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
38.5%
Certificate I/II
11.5%

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

Maules Creek Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
26.1%
Managers
21.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.7%
Labourers
17.4%
Professionals
13.0%

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

Maules Creek Field of Study

Engineering
28.0%
Agriculture & Environment
24.0%
Society & Culture
24.0%
Health
12.0%
Management & Commerce
12.0%

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

Maules Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Maules Creek Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
40.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
26.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Maules Creek Marital Status

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Married
76.2% 48
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Separated
4.8% 3
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Widowed
4.8% 3
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Never married
14.3% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Maules Creek Ancestry

English
28.2%
Australian
24.7%
Scottish
17.6%
Irish
15.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
10.6%
Other
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Maules Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
38.1%
Secondary — Government
28.6%
Secondary — Catholic
19.0%
Pre-school
14.3%

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

Maules Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.6% 4
No need for assistance
97.4% 147

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

Maules Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
33.3% 22
Not a volunteer
66.7% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Maules Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
89.3%
Walked only
10.7%

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

Maules Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.2%
2 vehicles
39.4%
3 vehicles
18.2%
4+ vehicles
21.2%

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

Maules Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
16.0%
3 bedrooms
48.0%
4 bedrooms
36.0%

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

Maules Creek Population Mobility

11.8%
moved in the last year
26.0%
moved in the last 5 years
6.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Maules Creek Indigenous Population

4.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
141
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Maules Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
8
Arthritis
6
Diabetes
5
Mental health
4

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

Maules Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.6%
$300-$399/wk
6.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
4.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Maules Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.3%
Couple — no children
34.3%
Couple — no children under 15
22.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Maules Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.8% 9
Did not provide
84.2% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Maules Creek Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Maules Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5–14 hours
35.6%
15–29 hours
5.1%
30+ hours
15.3%
Did not do domestic work
22.0%

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

Maules Creek Household Size

1 person
22.2%
2 persons
40.7%
3 persons
22.2%
4 persons
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Maules Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
60
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from QLD
6

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

Maules Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Maules Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft
3

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Maules Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $390/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.0%

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

If you earn X in Maules Creek

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $390/wk
Left after rent $1,234/wk
Rent share 24.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Maules Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maules Creek

What is the population of Maules Creek NSW?

The population of Maules Creek NSW is 87 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Maules Creek?

The median personal income in Maules Creek NSW is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $2,625 per week.

How much is rent in Maules Creek?

Median rent in Maules Creek NSW is $390 per week ($1,690 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Maules Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maules Creek NSW is $1,279. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Maules Creek?

The median age in Maules Creek NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Maules Creek a good suburb to live in?

Maules Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 87.The median income is $749/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% 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: 12536. All dollar figures in AUD.