McMahons Creek VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of McMahons Creek VIC is 143 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in McMahons Creek is $534 per week ($27,768 per year). Median rent in McMahons Creek is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). McMahons Creek has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. McMahons Creek has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in McMahons Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (69% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in McMahons Creek is $1,000.

There were 19 recorded offences in McMahons Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 133 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (5 offences).

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McMahons Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

McMahons Creek Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$534/wk
$27,768 per year
#7894 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
#5884 of 14,663
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

McMahons Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (71) Female 49.6% (70)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
143 people · 168.4 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,312
Family income/wk

McMahons 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
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

McMahons Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
40.4% 23 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
59.6% 34 dwellings

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

McMahons Creek Country of Birth

Australia
94.7%
England
5.3%

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

McMahons Creek Religion

No Religion
69.0%
Not stated
15.9%
Catholic
7.6%
Christian (other)
5.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

McMahons Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.7%

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

McMahons Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
26.3% 25 people
Employed part-time
25.3% 24 people
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Unemployed
3.2% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
45.3% 43 people

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

McMahons Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
41.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.8%

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

McMahons Creek Occupation

Professionals
30.6%
Community & Personal Service
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.2%
Clerical & Administrative
22.2%

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

McMahons Creek Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
26.7%
Engineering
16.7%
Architecture & Building
16.7%
Society & Culture
16.7%
Health
13.3%
Management & Commerce
10.0%

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

McMahons Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

McMahons Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
23.5%
$650-$799/wk
23.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

McMahons Creek Marital Status

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Married
26.5% 31
↔️
Separated
6.0% 7
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Divorced
16.2% 19
🕊️
Widowed
5.1% 6
👤
Never married
46.2% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

McMahons Creek Ancestry

English
31.8%
Australian
27.8%
Scottish
8.5%
German
7.4%
Irish
3.4%
Italian
3.4%
Welsh
3.4%
Other
3.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.8%
Greek
2.8%
Polish
2.8%
French
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

McMahons Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
37.0%
Secondary — Government
33.3%
Vocational Education
18.5%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
11.1%

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

McMahons Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.6% 18
No need for assistance
92.4% 218

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

McMahons Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
8.2% 8
Not a volunteer
91.8% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

McMahons Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
16.7%
$800-$999/mo
33.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
22.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

McMahons Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.8%
Car (passenger)
11.1%
Did not go to work
11.1%

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

McMahons Creek Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.9%
1 vehicle
49.0%
2 vehicles
21.6%
3 vehicles
13.7%
4+ vehicles
9.8%

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

McMahons Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
19.0%
2 bedrooms
29.3%
3 bedrooms
32.8%
4 bedrooms
12.1%
5 bedrooms
6.9%

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

McMahons Creek Population Mobility

14.5%
moved in the last year
36.8%
moved in the last 5 years
8.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

McMahons Creek Indigenous Population

3.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
226
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

McMahons Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Arthritis
8
Heart disease
5
Lung condition
5
Diabetes
4
Stroke
3

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

McMahons Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.2%
$1-$149/wk
8.5%
$150-$299/wk
4.2%
$300-$399/wk
5.6%
$400-$499/wk
9.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
15.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

McMahons Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
37.4%
Couple — children under 15
28.6%
One parent — children under 15
16.5%
Couple — no children under 15
14.3%
One parent — no children under 15
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

McMahons Creek Military Service

🏅
Previously served
7.1% 7
👤
Never served
92.9% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

McMahons Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.6% 18
Did not provide
81.4% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

McMahons Creek Children Ever Born

No children
17.4%
1 child
13.0%
2 children
52.2%
3 children
17.4%

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

McMahons Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1971–1980
4

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

McMahons Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.2%
5–14 hours
25.3%
15–29 hours
19.2%
30+ hours
15.2%
Did not do domestic work
24.2%

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

McMahons Creek Household Size

1 person
43.8%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
10.4%
4 persons
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

McMahons Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
106
Moved from VIC
10
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

McMahons Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

McMahons Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 19 total

Assault
5
Justice Procedures
5
Property Damage
4
Fraud
3
Theft
1
Public Order
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

McMahons Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

26%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,017/wk
Median Rent $260/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in McMahons Creek

≈ $4,407/month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $757/wk
Rent share 25.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

McMahons Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About McMahons Creek

What is the population of McMahons Creek VIC?

The population of McMahons Creek VIC is 143 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².McMahons Creek is ranked #7,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in McMahons Creek?

The median personal income in McMahons Creek VIC is $534 per week, or $27,768 per year.The median household income is $1,017 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.McMahons Creek is ranked #7,894 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in McMahons Creek?

Median rent in McMahons Creek VIC is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 25.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.McMahons Creek ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in McMahons Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in McMahons Creek VIC is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in McMahons Creek?

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

Is McMahons Creek a good suburb to live in?

McMahons Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 143.The median income is $534/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.6% 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: 21631. All dollar figures in AUD.