Suburbs Orange Creek

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Orange Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Orange Creek QLD is 197 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Orange Creek is $936 per week ($48,672 per year). Median rent in Orange Creek is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). Orange Creek has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Orange Creek has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Orange Creek is $1,767.

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📍 Orange Creek, Queensland — 24.3349°S, 150.3449°E

Orange Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Orange Creek Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$936/wk
$48,672 per year
#1760 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$375/wk
$1,625 per month
#2632 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,767/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Orange Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (92) Female 52.3% (101)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
197 people · 295.0 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,792
Family income/wk

Orange 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)

Orange Creek Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
45.8% 22 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
54.2% 26 dwellings

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

Orange Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Orange Creek Religion

Catholic
29.7%
Anglican
18.5%
Not stated
13.8%
No Religion
13.8%
Baptist
7.2%
Uniting Church
7.2%
Christian (other)
5.1%
Lutheran
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Orange Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.1%

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

Orange Creek Employment

🏠
Not in labour force
16.7% 19 people
💼
Employed full-time
58.8% 67 people
⏰
Employed part-time
24.6% 28 people

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

Orange Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.2%
Bachelor Degree
27.1%
Certificate I/II
10.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
8.3%

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

Orange Creek Occupation

Managers
32.2%
Professionals
20.3%
Clerical & Administrative
18.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.2%
Sales Workers
8.5%

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

Orange Creek Field of Study

Engineering
34.0%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Education
16.0%
Health
14.0%
Architecture & Building
8.0%
Agriculture & Environment
8.0%

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

Orange Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Orange Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
11.3%
$4,000+/wk
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Orange Creek Marital Status

💍
Married
63.3% 93
📋
Divorced
5.4% 8
🕊️
Widowed
4.1% 6
👤
Never married
27.2% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Orange Creek Ancestry

Australian
45.3%
English
21.8%
Scottish
11.1%
Irish
8.5%
German
5.1%
Other
4.3%
Italian
2.1%
Filipino
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Orange Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
37.5%
Primary — Government
21.9%
Pre-school
18.8%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
12.5%
Primary — Catholic
9.4%

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

Orange Creek Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
0.8% 3
✅
No need for assistance
99.2% 351

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

Orange Creek Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
32.8% 42
—
Not a volunteer
67.2% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Orange Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
21.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
35.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Orange Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.3%
Walked only
16.7%
Did not go to work
8.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
5.6%
Other
4.2%

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

Orange Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.2%
2 vehicles
29.1%
3 vehicles
29.1%
4+ vehicles
23.6%

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

Orange Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
13.6%
3 bedrooms
44.1%
4 bedrooms
30.5%
5 bedrooms
11.9%

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

Orange Creek Population Mobility

6.1%
moved in the last year
26.1%
moved in the last 5 years
1.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
74.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Orange Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
345
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Orange Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Mental health
9
Diabetes
8
Lung condition
7
Heart disease
3

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

Orange Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.4%
$1-$149/wk
5.7%
$150-$299/wk
8.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.8%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
3.8%
$800-$999/wk
6.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.6%
$3,500+/wk
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Orange Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
51.9%
Couple — no children
26.6%
Couple — no children under 15
9.5%
One parent — children under 15
8.9%
One parent — no children under 15
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Orange Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 17
—
Did not provide
85.7% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Orange Creek Children Ever Born

No children
27.6%
2 children
20.7%
3 children
10.3%
4 children
31.0%
5+ children
10.3%

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

Orange Creek When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
5

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

Orange Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.9%
5–14 hours
30.5%
15–29 hours
18.8%
30+ hours
14.1%
Did not do domestic work
14.8%

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

Orange Creek Household Size

1 person
16.4%
2 persons
34.4%
3 persons
14.8%
4 persons
13.1%
5 persons
14.8%
6+ persons
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Orange Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
154
Moved — same area (SA2)
7
Moved from NSW
3
Moved from QLD
3

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

Orange Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Orange Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,541/wk
Median Rent $375/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.3%

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

If you earn X in Orange Creek

≈ $6,678/month
Median rent $375/wk
Left after rent $1,166/wk
Rent share 24.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Longreach (Qld)
Income: $974/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $175/wk
Gladstone Central
Income: $786/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $135/wk
Telina
Income: $825/wk Rent: $255/wk Save: $120/wk
Currajong
Income: $809/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $105/wk
South Mackay
Income: $791/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $85/wk
Oakhurst (Qld)
Income: $767/wk Rent: $345/wk Save: $30/wk
Murrumba Downs
Income: $857/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $15/wk
Hodgson Vale
Income: $1,002/wk Rent: $365/wk Save: $10/wk

Orange Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Coalstoun Lakes
Pop: 99 Income: $562/wk Rent: $185/wk
Fairy Bower
Pop: 99 Income: $532/wk Rent: $225/wk
Foxdale
Pop: 99 Income: $959/wk Rent: $280/wk
Glen Niven
Pop: 99 Income: $624/wk Rent: $300/wk
Newlands (Qld)
Pop: 99 Income: $1,600/wk
St Kilda (Qld)
Pop: 99 Income: $454/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orange Creek

What is the population of Orange Creek QLD?

The population of Orange Creek QLD is 197 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Orange Creek is ranked #6,995 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Orange Creek?

The median personal income in Orange Creek QLD is $936 per week, or $48,672 per year.The median household income is $1,541 per week.Family income is $1,792 per week.Orange Creek is ranked #1,760 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Orange Creek?

Median rent in Orange Creek QLD is $375 per week ($1,625 per month).Rent represents 24.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Orange Creek ranks #2,632 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Orange Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Orange Creek QLD is $1,767. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Orange Creek?

The median age in Orange Creek QLD is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Orange Creek a good suburb to live in?

Orange Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 197.The median income is $936/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.3% 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: 32230. All dollar figures in AUD.