Myrtle Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Myrtle Creek NSW is 92 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Myrtle Creek is $457 per week ($23,764 per year). Median rent in Myrtle Creek is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Myrtle Creek has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Myrtle Creek has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Myrtle Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Myrtle Creek is $600.

There were 4 recorded offences in Myrtle Creek in 2025-26, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Myrtle Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Myrtle Creek Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$457/wk
$23,764 per year
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Median Rent
$290/wk
$1,257 per month
👤
Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$600/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Myrtle Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (50) Female 46.8% (44)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
92 people · 213.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Myrtle Creek Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Myrtle Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
76.9% 20 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
23.1% 6 dwellings

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

Myrtle Creek Country of Birth

Australia
84.6%
England
15.4%

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

Myrtle Creek Religion

No Religion
29.0%
Anglican
21.5%
Not stated
19.4%
Catholic
10.8%
Uniting Church
10.8%
Baptist
5.4%
Othr Christian
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Myrtle Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
37.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.1%

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

Myrtle Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
17.1% 14 people
Employed part-time
23.2% 19 people
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Unemployed
4.9% 4 people
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Not in labour force
54.9% 45 people

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

Myrtle Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
32.1%
Bachelor Degree
14.3%

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

Myrtle Creek Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
57.1%
Labourers
42.9%

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

Myrtle Creek Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
50.0%

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

Myrtle Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Myrtle Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
27.3%
$500-$649/wk
31.8%
$650-$799/wk
13.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Myrtle Creek Marital Status

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Married
39.5% 32
↔️
Separated
7.4% 6
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Divorced
13.6% 11
🕊️
Widowed
9.9% 8
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Never married
29.6% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Myrtle Creek Ancestry

Australian
41.2%
English
30.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.2%
Irish
7.2%
Scottish
4.1%
German
3.1%
Spanish
3.1%
Other
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Myrtle Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Myrtle Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
14.5% 24
No need for assistance
85.5% 141

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

Myrtle Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.8% 13
Not a volunteer
81.2% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Myrtle Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Myrtle Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.6%
Did not go to work
29.4%

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

Myrtle Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
39.3%
2 vehicles
46.4%
3 vehicles
14.3%

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

Myrtle Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.9%
2 bedrooms
26.3%
3 bedrooms
18.4%
4 bedrooms
36.8%
5 bedrooms
10.5%

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

Myrtle Creek Population Mobility

4.9%
moved in the last year
24.7%
moved in the last 5 years
8.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
28.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Myrtle Creek Indigenous Population

7.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
12
Indigenous residents
145
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Myrtle Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition
8
Diabetes
7
Arthritis
7
Asthma
5
Stroke
5
Heart disease
4
Mental health
4

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

Myrtle Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.4%
$150-$299/wk
16.7%
$300-$399/wk
8.3%
$400-$499/wk
14.6%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Myrtle Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
43.9%
Couple — children under 15
19.3%
Couple — no children under 15
12.3%
One parent — children under 15
12.3%
One parent — no children under 15
12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Myrtle Creek Military Service

🏅
Previously served
9.7% 7
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Never served
90.3% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Myrtle Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
26.0% 19
Did not provide
74.0% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Myrtle Creek Children Ever Born

No children
57.1%
2 children
19.0%
3 children
23.8%

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

Myrtle Creek When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4

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

Myrtle Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.3%
5–14 hours
25.4%
15–29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
28.2%
Did not do domestic work
21.1%

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

Myrtle Creek Household Size

1 person
18.6%
2 persons
37.2%
3 persons
23.3%
5 persons
7.0%
6+ persons
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Myrtle Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
62.5%
Step family — no other children
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Myrtle Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
2
Weapons
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Myrtle Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

34%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $850/wk
Median Rent $290/wk
Rent-to-Income 34.1%

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

If you earn X in Myrtle Creek

≈ $3,683/month
Median rent $290/wk
Left after rent $560/wk
Rent share 34.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Myrtle Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Myrtle Creek

What is the population of Myrtle Creek NSW?

The population of Myrtle Creek NSW is 92 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Myrtle Creek?

The median personal income in Myrtle Creek NSW is $457 per week, or $23,764 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Myrtle Creek?

Median rent in Myrtle Creek NSW is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 34.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Myrtle Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Myrtle Creek NSW is $600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Myrtle Creek?

The median age in Myrtle Creek NSW is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Myrtle Creek a good suburb to live in?

Myrtle Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 92.The median income is $457/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (34.1% 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: 12890. All dollar figures in AUD.