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Menzies Creek VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Menzies Creek VIC is 966 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Menzies Creek is $960 per week ($49,920 per year). Median rent in Menzies Creek is $388 per week ($1,681 per month). Menzies Creek has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Menzies Creek has a population density of 129.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Menzies Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Menzies Creek is $2,167.

There were 22 recorded offences in Menzies Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

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Menzies Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Menzies Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$960/wk

$49,920 per year

#1515 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$388/wk

$1,681 per month

#2364 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Menzies Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (465) Female 52.0% (503)

Population Density

129.3

people per km²

966 people · 7.5 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,477

Family income/wk

Menzies 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Menzies Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.0% 110 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

61.0% 172 dwellings

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

Menzies Creek Country of Birth

Australia

92.2%

England

7.0%

Germany

0.8%

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

Menzies Creek Religion

No Religion

57.1%

Catholic

13.6%

Anglican

10.5%

Not stated

10.3%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Baptist

2.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Uniting Church

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Menzies Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.3%

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

Menzies Creek Languages Spoken at Home

German

58.3%

Other

41.7%

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

Menzies Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

40.8% 278 people

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Employed part-time

24.3% 166 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 18 people

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Not in labour force

32.3% 220 people

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

Menzies Creek Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.6%

Certificate III/IV

30.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.5%

Postgraduate Degree

9.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.7%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Menzies Creek Occupation

Professionals

31.2%

Managers

21.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Community & Personal Service

10.6%

Sales Workers

3.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.8%

Labourers

2.2%

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

Menzies Creek Field of Study

Management & Commerce

16.0%

Engineering

13.9%

Society & Culture

13.1%

Health

13.1%

Education

11.9%

Architecture & Building

11.6%

Creative Arts

7.1%

Agriculture & Environment

5.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.3%

Information Technology

0.9%

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

Menzies Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Menzies Creek Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$1-$149/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

2.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.0%

$4,000+/wk

20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Menzies Creek Marital Status

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Married

56.5% 441

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Separated

3.1% 24

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Divorced

6.8% 53

🕊️

Widowed

2.0% 16

👤

Never married

31.6% 247

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Menzies Creek Ancestry

English

31.2%

Australian

26.4%

Scottish

11.5%

Irish

9.3%

Other

6.1%

German

5.4%

Dutch

4.3%

Italian

2.4%

Polish

1.3%

French

0.8%

Greek

0.7%

New Zealander

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Menzies Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.0%

Secondary — Government

25.4%

Pre-school

13.2%

Vocational Education

9.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.1%

Secondary — Catholic

5.6%

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

Menzies Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.3% 58

✅

No need for assistance

96.7% 1,715

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

Menzies Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.0% 145

—

Not a volunteer

80.0% 581

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Menzies Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.7%

$450-$599/mo

2.9%

$600-$799/mo

3.6%

$800-$999/mo

5.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Menzies Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.3%

Did not go to work

21.6%

Car (passenger)

3.2%

Train

2.3%

Truck

1.4%

Walked only

1.2%

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

Menzies Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.8%

2 vehicles

42.7%

3 vehicles

18.2%

4+ vehicles

18.2%

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

Menzies Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.6%

2 bedrooms

5.2%

3 bedrooms

42.3%

4 bedrooms

35.5%

5 bedrooms

13.4%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Menzies Creek Population Mobility

4.9%

moved in the last year

21.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Menzies Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,813

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Menzies Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Stroke

Lung condition

Kidney disease

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

Menzies Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$1-$149/wk

6.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Menzies Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.2%

Couple — no children

26.3%

Couple — no children under 15

21.7%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

One parent — no children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Menzies Creek Military Service

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Previously served

1.9% 14

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Never served

98.1% 718

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Menzies Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.5% 114

—

Did not provide

84.5% 620

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Menzies Creek Children Ever Born

No children

30.7%

1 child

11.6%

2 children

34.6%

3 children

18.1%

4 children

4.9%

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

Menzies Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Menzies Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.7%

5–14 hours

36.7%

15–29 hours

17.6%

30+ hours

13.5%

Did not do domestic work

13.6%

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

Menzies Creek Household Size

1 person

12.5%

2 persons

34.6%

3 persons

18.9%

4 persons

24.0%

5 persons

7.1%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Menzies Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

848

Moved from VIC

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

Menzies Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.9%

Step family — no other children

3.6%

Blended family — no other children

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Menzies Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 22 total

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Break & Enter

Public Order

Weapons

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Menzies Creek Schools

schools nearby

government

1072

avg ICSEA score

353

total students

The Patch Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 286 students

1086

ICSEA

Menzies Creek Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 67 students

1057

ICSEA

Dandenong Ranges Steiner School - School Road Campus Independent

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Menzies Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,336/wk

Median Rent $388/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.6%

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

If you earn X in Menzies Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $10,123/month

Median rent $388/wk

Left after rent $1,948/wk

Rent share 16.6%

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Menzies Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Haven

Pop: 1,443 Income: $912/wk Rent: $303/wk

Lucknow (Vic.)

Pop: 1,439 Income: $708/wk Rent: $290/wk

Kallista

Pop: 1,418 Income: $821/wk Rent: $347/wk

Rushworth

Pop: 1,411 Income: $486/wk Rent: $190/wk

Allansford

Pop: 1,410 Income: $821/wk Rent: $268/wk

Belgrave Heights

Pop: 1,398 Income: $827/wk Rent: $373/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Menzies Creek

What is the population of Menzies Creek VIC?

The population of Menzies Creek VIC is 966 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 129.3 people per km².Menzies Creek is ranked #4,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Menzies Creek?

The median personal income in Menzies Creek VIC is $960 per week, or $49,920 per year.The median household income is $2,336 per week.Family income is $2,477 per week.Menzies Creek is ranked #1,515 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Menzies Creek?

Median rent in Menzies Creek VIC is $388 per week ($1,681 per month).Rent represents 16.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Menzies Creek ranks #2,364 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Menzies Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Menzies Creek VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Menzies Creek?

The median age in Menzies Creek VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Menzies Creek a good suburb to live in?

Menzies Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 966.The median income is $960/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21649. All dollar figures in AUD.