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McHarg Creek SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for McHarg Creek, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of McHarg Creek SA is 72 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in McHarg Creek is $693 per week ($36,036 per year). Median rent in McHarg Creek is $225 per week ($975 per month). McHarg Creek has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. McHarg Creek has a population density of 6.2 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in McHarg Creek is $1,640.
There were 1 recorded offences in McHarg Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).
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McHarg Creek Population
McHarg Creek Median Income & Rent
McHarg Creek Demographics
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McHarg Creek Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
McHarg Creek Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
McHarg Creek Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
McHarg Creek Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
McHarg Creek Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
McHarg Creek Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
McHarg Creek Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
McHarg Creek Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
McHarg Creek Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
McHarg Creek Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
McHarg Creek Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
McHarg Creek Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
McHarg Creek Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
McHarg Creek School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
McHarg Creek Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
McHarg Creek Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
McHarg Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
McHarg Creek How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
McHarg Creek Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
McHarg Creek Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
McHarg Creek Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
McHarg Creek Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
McHarg Creek Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
McHarg Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
McHarg Creek Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
McHarg Creek Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
McHarg Creek Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
McHarg Creek When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
McHarg Creek Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
McHarg Creek Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
McHarg Creek Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
McHarg Creek Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
McHarg Creek Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About McHarg Creek
What is the population of McHarg Creek SA?
The population of McHarg Creek SA is 72 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.2 people per km².
What is the median income in McHarg Creek?
The median personal income in McHarg Creek SA is $693 per week, or $36,036 per year.The median household income is $1,458 per week.Family income is $1,458 per week.
How much is rent in McHarg Creek?
Median rent in McHarg Creek SA is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 15.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in McHarg Creek?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in McHarg Creek SA is $1,640. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in McHarg Creek?
The median age in McHarg Creek SA is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is McHarg Creek a good suburb to live in?
McHarg Creek is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 72.The median income is $693/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.4% 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: 40850. All dollar figures in AUD.