Rowlands Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rowlands Creek NSW is 84 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rowlands Creek is $661 per week ($34,372 per year). Median rent in Rowlands Creek is $231 per week ($1,001 per month). Rowlands Creek has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Rowlands Creek has a population density of 3.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Rowlands Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rowlands Creek is $1,192.

There were 2 recorded offences in Rowlands Creek in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Rowlands Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rowlands Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$661/wk
$34,372 per year
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Median Rent
$231/wk
$1,001 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,192/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rowlands Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (43) Female 50.6% (44)

Population Density

3.0
people per km²
84 people · 27.6 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Rowlands Creek Age Distribution

5-9
30-34
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rowlands Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
87.5% 28 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
12.5% 4 dwellings

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

Rowlands Creek Country of Birth

Australia
80.6%
England
19.4%

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

Rowlands Creek Religion

No Religion
55.1%
Not stated
21.8%
Anglican
6.4%
Catholic
6.4%
Christian (other)
6.4%
SB OSB NRA OSB
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rowlands Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.7%

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

Rowlands Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
15.5% 9 people
Employed part-time
22.4% 13 people
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Not in labour force
62.1% 36 people

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

Rowlands Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.7%
Bachelor Degree
25.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.4%
Certificate I/II
10.3%

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

Rowlands Creek Occupation

Professionals
40.0%
Labourers
40.0%
Managers
20.0%

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

Rowlands Creek Field of Study

Health
68.8%
Architecture & Building
31.3%

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

Rowlands Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rowlands Creek Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
13.8%
$400-$499/wk
27.6%
$500-$649/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
17.2%
$800-$999/wk
17.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rowlands Creek Marital Status

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Married
35.4% 28
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Separated
6.3% 5
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Divorced
19.0% 15
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Widowed
6.3% 5
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Never married
32.9% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rowlands Creek Ancestry

English
44.3%
Australian
19.6%
Irish
10.3%
Scottish
9.3%
Welsh
7.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.2%
German
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rowlands Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Rowlands Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.4% 3
No need for assistance
97.6% 123

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

Rowlands Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
32.3% 20
Not a volunteer
67.7% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rowlands Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.3%
Did not go to work
21.7%

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

Rowlands Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
50.0%
2 vehicles
26.5%
3 vehicles
14.7%
4+ vehicles
8.8%

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

Rowlands Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.8%
2 bedrooms
29.3%
3 bedrooms
31.7%
4 bedrooms
29.3%

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

Rowlands Creek Population Mobility

9.2%
moved in the last year
19.4%
moved in the last 5 years
8.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
30.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rowlands Creek Indigenous Population

4.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
121
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rowlands Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
8
Cancer
7
Arthritis
6
Diabetes
5
Mental health
4

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

Rowlands Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.8%
$150-$299/wk
9.1%
$300-$399/wk
6.8%
$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$500-$649/wk
13.6%
$650-$799/wk
27.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rowlands Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
55.6%
Couple — children under 15
24.4%
Couple — no children under 15
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rowlands Creek Military Service

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Previously served
9.1% 6
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Never served
90.9% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rowlands Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
26.6% 17
Did not provide
73.4% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rowlands Creek Children Ever Born

1 child
52.9%
2 children
23.5%
3 children
23.5%

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

Rowlands Creek When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1971–1980
3

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

Rowlands Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.5%
5–14 hours
40.6%
15–29 hours
10.1%
30+ hours
14.5%
Did not do domestic work
20.3%

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

Rowlands Creek Household Size

1 person
45.7%
2 persons
40.0%
3 persons
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rowlands Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
59
Moved from NSW
6

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

Rowlands Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rowlands Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Rowlands Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

28%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $833/wk
Median Rent $231/wk
Rent-to-Income 27.7%

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

If you earn X in Rowlands Creek

≈ $3,610/month
Median rent $231/wk
Left after rent $602/wk
Rent share 27.7%

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Rowlands Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rowlands Creek

What is the population of Rowlands Creek NSW?

The population of Rowlands Creek NSW is 84 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Rowlands Creek?

The median personal income in Rowlands Creek NSW is $661 per week, or $34,372 per year.The median household income is $833 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Rowlands Creek?

Median rent in Rowlands Creek NSW is $231 per week ($1,001 per month).Rent represents 27.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Rowlands Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rowlands Creek NSW is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rowlands Creek?

The median age in Rowlands Creek NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rowlands Creek a good suburb to live in?

Rowlands Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 84.The median income is $661/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.7% 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: 13447. All dollar figures in AUD.