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Pipers Creek VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pipers Creek VIC is 189 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pipers Creek is $1,006 per week ($52,312 per year). Median rent in Pipers Creek is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Pipers Creek has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Pipers Creek has a population density of 6.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Pipers Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pipers Creek is $2,047.

There were 7 recorded offences in Pipers Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Pipers Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pipers Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,006/wk

$52,312 per year

#1197 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,047/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Pipers Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.7% (99) Female 47.3% (89)

Population Density

6.9

people per km²

189 people · 27.2 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,821

Family income/wk

Pipers 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pipers Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.7% 29 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.3% 26 dwellings

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

Pipers Creek Country of Birth

Australia

95.6%

England

4.4%

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

Pipers Creek Religion

No Religion

59.3%

Catholic

20.1%

Not stated

6.9%

Anglican

5.3%

Uniting Church

2.1%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

2.1%

Other Religions Tot

2.1%

Lattr day Snts

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pipers Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

67.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Pipers Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

35.1% 47 people

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Employed part-time

31.3% 42 people

🏠

Not in labour force

33.6% 45 people

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

Pipers Creek Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

41.2%

Certificate III/IV

22.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Postgraduate Degree

8.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.2%

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

Pipers Creek Occupation

Professionals

34.8%

Managers

17.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.5%

Community & Personal Service

14.5%

Clerical & Administrative

14.5%

Labourers

4.3%

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

Pipers Creek Field of Study

Society & Culture

22.7%

Management & Commerce

18.2%

Engineering

15.2%

Architecture & Building

13.6%

Health

12.1%

Education

7.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.5%

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

Pipers Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pipers Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

11.6%

$4,000+/wk

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pipers Creek Marital Status

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Married

55.8% 82

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Divorced

9.5% 14

🕊️

Widowed

2.0% 3

👤

Never married

32.7% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pipers Creek Ancestry

English

38.5%

Australian

25.5%

Irish

12.2%

Scottish

6.8%

Other

5.0%

German

4.3%

Italian

2.2%

Maltese

2.2%

Sri Lankan

1.8%

French

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pipers Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

32.7%

Primary — Government

28.6%

Primary — Catholic

14.3%

Secondary — Government

12.2%

Pre-school

6.1%

Vocational Education

6.1%

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

Pipers Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.5% 5

✅

No need for assistance

98.5% 336

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

Pipers Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

28.1% 38

—

Not a volunteer

71.9% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pipers Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

13.6%

$800-$999/mo

18.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

36.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

31.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pipers Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.5%

Walked only

9.2%

Car (passenger)

6.2%

Did not go to work

6.2%

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

Pipers Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

9.5%

2 vehicles

46.0%

3 vehicles

36.5%

4+ vehicles

7.9%

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

Pipers Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.1%

3 bedrooms

55.6%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

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

Pipers Creek Population Mobility

14.7%

moved in the last year

28.0%

moved in the last 5 years

66.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pipers Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

368

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pipers Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Heart disease

Lung condition

Arthritis

Cancer

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

Pipers Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.2%

$150-$299/wk

2.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

3.4%

$800-$999/wk

12.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500+/wk

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pipers Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.4%

Couple — no children

23.5%

Couple — no children under 15

12.7%

One parent — children under 15

5.4%

One parent — no children under 15

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pipers Creek Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 3

👤

Never served

97.9% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pipers Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.7% 25

—

Did not provide

82.3% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pipers Creek Children Ever Born

No children

44.0%

1 child

10.0%

2 children

20.0%

3 children

26.0%

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

Pipers Creek When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2021

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

Pipers Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.4%

5–14 hours

32.6%

15–29 hours

25.0%

30+ hours

12.1%

Did not do domestic work

15.9%

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

Pipers Creek Household Size

1 person

18.5%

2 persons

29.2%

3 persons

12.3%

4 persons

20.0%

5 persons

12.3%

6+ persons

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pipers Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

151

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Pipers Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.1%

Blended family — no other children

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pipers Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Property Damage

Weapons

Assault

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Pipers Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,571/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.7%

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

If you earn X in Pipers Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $11,141/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $2,271/wk

Rent share 11.7%

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Income: $845/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $805/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $870/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $30/wk

Pipers Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Baynton (Vic.)

Pop: 95 Income: $810/wk Rent: $305/wk

Arcadia South

Pop: 95 Income: $739/wk Rent: $425/wk

Bunyip North

Pop: 95 Income: $725/wk Rent: $414/wk

Murroon

Pop: 95 Income: $737/wk Rent: $320/wk

Wensleydale

Pop: 95 Income: $640/wk Rent: $400/wk

Allambee Reserve

Pop: 96 Income: $769/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pipers Creek

What is the population of Pipers Creek VIC?

The population of Pipers Creek VIC is 189 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.9 people per km².Pipers Creek is ranked #7,108 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pipers Creek?

The median personal income in Pipers Creek VIC is $1,006 per week, or $52,312 per year.The median household income is $2,571 per week.Family income is $2,821 per week.Pipers Creek is ranked #1,197 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pipers Creek?

Median rent in Pipers Creek VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 11.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pipers Creek ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pipers Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pipers Creek VIC is $2,047. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pipers Creek?

The median age in Pipers Creek VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pipers Creek a good suburb to live in?

Pipers Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 189.The median income is $1,006/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.7% 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: 22078. All dollar figures in AUD.