Suburbs Mountain Creek (NSW)

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Mountain Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mountain Creek NSW is 65 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mountain Creek is $612 per week ($31,824 per year). Median rent in Mountain Creek is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Mountain Creek has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Mountain Creek has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents).

There were 2 recorded offences in Mountain Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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📍 Mountain Creek, New South Wales — 35.7760°S, 147.1472°E

Crime: Low Med High

Mountain Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mountain Creek Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$612/wk
$31,824 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
👤
Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.6 per bedroom

Mountain Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (32) Female 50.0% (32)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
65 people · 144.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Mountain Creek Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mountain Creek Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
73.3% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
26.7% 4 dwellings

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

Mountain Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mountain Creek Religion

No Religion
36.7%
Not stated
25.0%
Catholic
23.3%
Anglican
8.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mountain Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.3%

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

Mountain Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
35.3% 12 people
⏰
Employed part-time
32.4% 11 people
🏠
Not in labour force
32.4% 11 people

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

Mountain Creek Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.4%
Certificate III/IV
17.9%
Certificate I/II
10.7%

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

Mountain Creek Occupation

Managers
42.1%
Clerical & Administrative
26.3%
Community & Personal Service
15.8%
Labourers
15.8%

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

Mountain Creek Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
42.9%
Education
35.7%
Society & Culture
21.4%

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

Mountain Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mountain Creek Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
46.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mountain Creek Marital Status

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Married
58.2% 32
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Divorced
9.1% 5
🕊️
Widowed
7.3% 4
👤
Never married
25.5% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mountain Creek Ancestry

Australian
35.1%
English
32.4%
Scottish
17.6%
Irish
8.1%
German
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mountain Creek School & University Attendance

Pre-school
50.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
50.0%

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

Mountain Creek Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 91

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

Mountain Creek Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
44.2% 19
—
Not a volunteer
55.8% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mountain Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Did not go to work
33.3%

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

Mountain Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
15.0%
3 vehicles
35.0%
4+ vehicles
20.0%

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

Mountain Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
31.3%
4 bedrooms
50.0%
5 bedrooms
18.8%

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

Mountain Creek Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
8.9%
moved in the last 5 years
52.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mountain Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
79
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mountain Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
14.3%
$800-$999/wk
38.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mountain Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.8%
Couple — no children
31.1%
Couple — no children under 15
17.8%
One parent — no children under 15
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mountain Creek Military Service

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Previously served
9.8% 4
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Never served
90.2% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mountain Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.4% 8
—
Did not provide
82.6% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mountain Creek Children Ever Born

4 children
100.0%

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

Mountain Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
37.0%
5–14 hours
34.8%
15–29 hours
10.9%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
6.5%

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

Mountain Creek Household Size

1 person
35.7%
2 persons
64.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mountain Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mountain Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2024

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

Mountain Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.4%

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

If you earn X in Mountain Creek

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $1,095/wk
Rent share 20.4%

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Mountain Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Berrico
Pop: 33 Income: $695/wk
Glennies Creek
Pop: 33 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $400/wk
Gunbar
Pop: 33 Income: $725/wk
Limerick
Pop: 33 Income: $787/wk
Lords Hill
Pop: 33 Income: $1,124/wk Rent: $220/wk
Mount Harris
Pop: 33 Income: $1,024/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain Creek

What is the population of Mountain Creek NSW?

The population of Mountain Creek NSW is 65 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Mountain Creek?

The median personal income in Mountain Creek NSW is $612 per week, or $31,824 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.

How much is rent in Mountain Creek?

Median rent in Mountain Creek NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Mountain Creek?

The median age in Mountain Creek NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mountain Creek a good suburb to live in?

Mountain Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 65.The median income is $612/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 12816. All dollar figures in AUD.