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

0
residents (Census 2021)

McHarg Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$693/wk
$36,036 per year
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Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,640/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

McHarg Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (37) Female 49.3% (36)

Population Density

6.2
people per km²
72 people · 11.5 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,458
Family income/wk

McHarg Creek Age Distribution

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

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

McHarg Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 11 dwellings

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

McHarg Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

McHarg Creek Religion

No Religion
58.8%
Not stated
16.2%
Anglican
13.2%
Catholic
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

McHarg Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
68.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.0%

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

McHarg Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
17.9% 10 people
Employed part-time
33.9% 19 people
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Unemployed
7.1% 4 people
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Not in labour force
41.1% 23 people

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

McHarg Creek Qualifications

Postgraduate Degree
35.3%
Certificate III/IV
29.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.6%
Bachelor Degree
14.7%

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

McHarg Creek Occupation

Professionals
32.0%
Managers
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.0%
Community & Personal Service
16.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
16.0%

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

McHarg Creek Field of Study

Education
28.6%
Information Technology
19.0%
Health
19.0%
Management & Commerce
19.0%
Creative Arts
14.3%

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

McHarg Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

McHarg Creek Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
23.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
29.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

McHarg Creek Marital Status

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Married
54.8% 34
↔️
Separated
6.5% 4
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Divorced
8.1% 5
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Never married
30.6% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

McHarg Creek Ancestry

English
48.4%
Australian
21.1%
Irish
13.7%
Scottish
7.4%
Other
5.3%
German
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

McHarg Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

McHarg Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.8% 6
No need for assistance
95.2% 120

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

McHarg Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.1% 16
Not a volunteer
71.9% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

McHarg Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

McHarg Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

McHarg Creek Car Ownership

2 vehicles
54.5%
3 vehicles
22.7%
4+ vehicles
22.7%

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

McHarg Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
41.7%

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

McHarg Creek Population Mobility

20.3%
moved in the last year
32.8%
moved in the last 5 years
6.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

McHarg Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
128
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

McHarg Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8
Arthritis
4
Cancer
4

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

McHarg Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.4%
$150-$299/wk
12.5%
$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
18.8%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.3%
$3,500+/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

McHarg Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
47.2%
Couple — children under 15
34.0%
Couple — no children under 15
7.5%
One parent — children under 15
5.7%
One parent — no children under 15
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

McHarg 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

McHarg Creek Children Ever Born

No children
27.3%
2 children
36.4%
3 children
36.4%

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

McHarg Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
5

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

McHarg Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.9%
5–14 hours
26.8%
15–29 hours
37.5%
30+ hours
10.7%
Did not do domestic work
7.1%

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

McHarg Creek Household Size

1 person
15.0%
2 persons
45.0%
3 persons
15.0%
4 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

McHarg Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
51
Moved from SA
10

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

McHarg Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

McHarg Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,458/wk
Median Rent $225/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.4%

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

If you earn X in McHarg Creek

≈ $6,318/month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $1,233/wk
Rent share 15.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

McHarg Creek vs State & National Average

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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.