Muscle Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Muscle Creek NSW is 313 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Muscle Creek is $1,244 per week ($64,688 per year). Median rent in Muscle Creek is $243 per week ($1,053 per month). Muscle Creek has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Muscle Creek has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (34% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Muscle Creek is $2,383.

There were 2 recorded offences in Muscle Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Muscle Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Muscle Creek Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,244/wk
$64,688 per year
#347 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$243/wk
$1,053 per month
#6599 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,383/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Muscle Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (164) Female 48.4% (154)

Population Density

3.5
people per km²
313 people · 88.5 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$3,216
Family income/wk

Muscle 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
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Muscle Creek Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
28.6% 26 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
71.4% 65 dwellings

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

Muscle Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Muscle Creek Religion

Anglican
33.9%
No Religion
29.3%
Catholic
24.8%
Not stated
4.9%
Baptist
3.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.6%
Uniting Church
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Muscle Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
51.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
39.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.0%

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

Muscle Creek Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

Muscle Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
58.3% 127 people
Employed part-time
22.0% 48 people
🔍
Unemployed
1.4% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
18.3% 40 people

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

Muscle Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
56.9%
Bachelor Degree
19.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.4%
Certificate I/II
2.6%

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

Muscle Creek Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.8%
Managers
21.9%
Clerical & Administrative
14.9%
Professionals
13.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.5%
Community & Personal Service
9.6%
Sales Workers
3.5%
Labourers
3.5%

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

Muscle Creek Field of Study

Engineering
41.7%
Management & Commerce
26.2%
Education
12.6%
Health
9.7%
Agriculture & Environment
4.9%
Society & Culture
4.9%

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

Muscle Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Muscle Creek Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
3.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
17.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
14.8%
$4,000+/wk
30.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Muscle Creek Marital Status

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Married
57.9% 140
↔️
Separated
3.7% 9
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Divorced
7.0% 17
🕊️
Widowed
1.2% 3
👤
Never married
30.2% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Muscle Creek Ancestry

Australian
39.1%
English
35.1%
Irish
8.0%
Scottish
6.1%
German
3.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.9%
French
1.4%
Indian
1.4%
Other
1.4%
Dutch
1.2%
Filipino
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Muscle Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
30.5%
Secondary — Catholic
17.9%
Secondary — Government
14.7%
Primary — Catholic
12.6%
Pre-school
10.5%
Vocational Education
7.4%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
3.2%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
3.2%

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

Muscle Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.3% 8
No need for assistance
98.7% 597

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

Muscle Creek Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
20.4% 46
Not a volunteer
79.6% 180

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Muscle Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
5.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
31.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Muscle Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Did not go to work
16.3%
Car (passenger)
3.8%

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

Muscle Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
8.2%
2 vehicles
51.0%
3 vehicles
25.5%
4+ vehicles
15.3%

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

Muscle Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.3%
3 bedrooms
12.0%
4 bedrooms
51.9%
5 bedrooms
23.1%
6+ bedrooms
3.7%

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

Muscle Creek Population Mobility

12.6%
moved in the last year
32.6%
moved in the last 5 years
1.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
78.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Muscle Creek Indigenous Population

3.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
23
Indigenous residents
577
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Muscle Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
21
Asthma
17
Arthritis
13
Diabetes
9
Heart disease
3

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

Muscle Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.8%
$1-$149/wk
6.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.6%
$800-$999/wk
5.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
18.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.4%
$3,500+/wk
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Muscle Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.1%
Couple — no children
21.8%
Couple — no children under 15
17.9%
One parent — children under 15
5.7%
One parent — no children under 15
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Muscle Creek Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.2% 5
👤
Never served
97.8% 222

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Muscle Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
11.5% 26
Did not provide
88.5% 201

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Muscle Creek Children Ever Born

No children
33.0%
1 child
7.7%
2 children
29.7%
3 children
25.3%
4 children
4.4%

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

Muscle Creek When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
3
1991–2000
5

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

Muscle Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.3%
5–14 hours
36.7%
15–29 hours
16.2%
30+ hours
8.7%
Did not do domestic work
16.2%

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

Muscle Creek Household Size

1 person
10.0%
2 persons
36.0%
3 persons
21.0%
4 persons
21.0%
5 persons
8.0%
6+ persons
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Muscle Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
257
Moved from NSW
36

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

Muscle Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
94.2%
Step family — no other children
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Muscle Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
1
Traffic
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Muscle Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $3,083/wk
Median Rent $243/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.9%

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

If you earn X in Muscle Creek

≈ $13,360/month
Median rent $243/wk
Left after rent $2,840/wk
Rent share 7.9%

Muscle Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Muscle Creek

What is the population of Muscle Creek NSW?

The population of Muscle Creek NSW is 313 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.5 people per km².Muscle Creek is ranked #5,924 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Muscle Creek?

The median personal income in Muscle Creek NSW is $1,244 per week, or $64,688 per year.The median household income is $3,083 per week.Family income is $3,216 per week.Muscle Creek is ranked #347 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Muscle Creek?

Median rent in Muscle Creek NSW is $243 per week ($1,053 per month).Rent represents 7.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Muscle Creek ranks #6,599 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Muscle Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Muscle Creek NSW is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Muscle Creek?

The median age in Muscle Creek NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Muscle Creek a good suburb to live in?

Muscle Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 313.The median income is $1,244/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.9% 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: 12878. All dollar figures in AUD.