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Ross Creek VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ross Creek VIC is 1,221 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ross Creek is $823 per week ($42,796 per year). Median rent in Ross Creek is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Ross Creek has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Ross Creek has a population density of 30.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ross Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ross Creek is $1,733.

There were 35 recorded offences in Ross Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (13 offences).

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Ross Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ross Creek Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$823/wk

$42,796 per year

#3204 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

#4328 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Ross Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (621) Female 49.3% (605)

Population Density

30.2

people per km²

1,221 people · 40.4 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Ross 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ross Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.1% 156 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.9% 224 dwellings

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

Ross Creek Country of Birth

Australia

96.7%

England

2.1%

Germany

0.7%

Croatia

0.5%

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

Ross Creek Religion

No Religion

52.7%

Catholic

24.0%

Anglican

7.7%

Uniting Church

7.2%

Not stated

4.5%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.5%

Buddhism

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ross Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.5%

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

Ross Creek Languages Spoken at Home

Other

55.6%

Thai

44.4%

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

Ross Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

42.6% 374 people

⏰

Employed part-time

27.5% 241 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.2% 19 people

🏠

Not in labour force

27.7% 243 people

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

Ross Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.8%

Bachelor Degree

20.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.2%

Postgraduate Degree

5.0%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

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

Ross Creek Occupation

Professionals

23.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.1%

Managers

16.2%

Community & Personal Service

14.8%

Clerical & Administrative

9.7%

Labourers

6.3%

Sales Workers

5.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.5%

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

Ross Creek Field of Study

Engineering

21.7%

Management & Commerce

18.7%

Health

15.6%

Society & Culture

10.6%

Architecture & Building

9.5%

Education

8.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Agriculture & Environment

5.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.1%

Information Technology

1.7%

Creative Arts

1.7%

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

Ross Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ross Creek Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.3%

$4,000+/wk

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ross Creek Marital Status

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Married

56.7% 536

↔️

Separated

2.6% 25

📋

Divorced

5.5% 52

🕊️

Widowed

3.6% 34

👤

Never married

31.5% 298

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ross Creek Ancestry

Australian

33.9%

English

32.4%

Irish

9.4%

Scottish

7.2%

German

3.3%

Other

3.3%

Dutch

3.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Italian

2.2%

Welsh

1.0%

Polish

0.7%

Chinese

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ross Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.7%

Secondary — Government

19.3%

Primary — Catholic

14.7%

Secondary — Catholic

14.4%

Pre-school

9.2%

Vocational Education

5.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.0%

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

Ross Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.3% 102

✅

No need for assistance

95.7% 2,268

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

Ross Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.7% 153

—

Not a volunteer

83.3% 761

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ross Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.8%

$300-$449/mo

4.8%

$450-$599/mo

1.4%

$600-$799/mo

2.9%

$800-$999/mo

5.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ross Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.4%

Did not go to work

15.5%

Car (passenger)

3.4%

Truck

2.2%

Walked only

1.5%

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

Ross Creek Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.5%

1 vehicle

12.5%

2 vehicles

39.7%

3 vehicles

22.7%

4+ vehicles

23.7%

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

Ross Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.8%

2 bedrooms

6.1%

3 bedrooms

38.2%

4 bedrooms

44.1%

5 bedrooms

9.4%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

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

Ross Creek Population Mobility

5.5%

moved in the last year

25.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ross Creek Indigenous Population

3.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,308

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ross Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

102

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Ross Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.0%

$1-$149/wk

5.5%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

12.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ross Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.2%

Couple — no children

22.4%

Couple — no children under 15

21.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.5%

One parent — children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ross Creek Military Service

🏅

Previously served

1.4% 13

👤

Never served

98.6% 905

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ross Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.7% 145

—

Did not provide

84.3% 776

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ross Creek Children Ever Born

No children

28.4%

1 child

6.9%

2 children

28.4%

3 children

24.1%

4 children

10.1%

5+ children

2.1%

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

Ross Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

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

Ross Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.9%

5–14 hours

29.9%

15–29 hours

14.8%

30+ hours

10.8%

Did not do domestic work

23.6%

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

Ross Creek Household Size

1 person

13.8%

2 persons

34.9%

3 persons

16.1%

4 persons

17.8%

5 persons

11.1%

6+ persons

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ross Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,122

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Ross Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.5%

Blended family — no other children

4.8%

Step family — no other children

2.1%

Intact family — other children present

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ross Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 35 total

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Assault

Weapons

Justice Procedures

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Ross Creek Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Woady Yaloak Primary School-Ross Creek Campus Government

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Ross Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,065/wk

Median Rent $310/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.0%

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

If you earn X in Ross Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $8,948/month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $1,755/wk

Rent share 15.0%

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Ross Creek vs State & National Average

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Pop: 614 Income: $969/wk Rent: $335/wk

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Pop: 616 Income: $749/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Pop: 619 Income: $524/wk Rent: $140/wk

Portland West

Pop: 619 Income: $784/wk Rent: $300/wk

Congupna

Pop: 620 Income: $754/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Pop: 621 Income: $653/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ross Creek

What is the population of Ross Creek VIC?

The population of Ross Creek VIC is 1,221 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 30.2 people per km².Ross Creek is ranked #3,674 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ross Creek?

The median personal income in Ross Creek VIC is $823 per week, or $42,796 per year.The median household income is $2,065 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Ross Creek is ranked #3,204 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ross Creek?

Median rent in Ross Creek VIC is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 15.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ross Creek ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ross Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ross Creek VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ross Creek?

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

Is Ross Creek a good suburb to live in?

Ross Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,221.The median income is $823/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.0% 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: 22203. All dollar figures in AUD.