Running Creek VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Running Creek VIC is 36 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Running Creek is $489 per week ($25,428 per year). Median rent in Running Creek is $195 per week ($845 per month). Running Creek has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Running Creek has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Running Creek is $1,117.

There were 3 recorded offences in Running Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 83 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Running Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Running Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$489/wk
$25,428 per year
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Median Rent
$195/wk
$845 per month
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,117/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Running Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.0% (18) Female 55.0% (22)

Population Density

2.4
people per km²
36 people · 15.2 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Running Creek Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
60-64
65-69
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Running Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 7 dwellings

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

Running Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Running Creek Religion

No Religion
48.0%
Baptist
12.0%
Uniting Church
12.0%
Other Religions Tot
8.0%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
8.0%
Catholic
6.0%
Anglican
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Running Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
27.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.2%

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

Running Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 10 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 7 people
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Not in labour force
43.3% 13 people

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

Running Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Running Creek Occupation

Managers
57.1%
Labourers
42.9%

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

Running Creek Field of Study

Architecture & Building
33.3%
Agriculture & Environment
33.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
33.3%

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

Running Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Running Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
30.0%
$800-$999/wk
30.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Running Creek Marital Status

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Married
48.4% 15
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Widowed
12.9% 4
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Never married
38.7% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Running Creek Ancestry

Australian
59.5%
English
26.2%
Irish
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Running Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
62.5%
Primary — Government
37.5%

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

Running Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.2% 3
No need for assistance
95.8% 69

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

Running Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
40.7% 11
Not a volunteer
59.3% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Running Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Running Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
33.3%
4+ vehicles
33.3%

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

Running Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
43.8%
4 bedrooms
56.3%

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

Running Creek Population Mobility

22.5%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
61.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Running Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
74
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Running Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
3
Mental health
3

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

Running Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.7%
$150-$299/wk
41.7%
$400-$499/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Running Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
34.2%
Couple — no children
26.3%
One parent — no children under 15
21.1%
One parent — children under 15
10.5%
Couple — no children under 15
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Running Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.4% 4
Did not provide
84.6% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Running Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.4%
5–14 hours
22.9%
15–29 hours
25.7%
30+ hours
17.1%
Did not do domestic work
22.9%

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

Running Creek Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
60.0%
6+ persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Running Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
31
Moved from VIC
4

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

Running Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Running Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2020
2021
2023
2025

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

Running Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $866/wk
Median Rent $195/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.5%

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

If you earn X in Running Creek

≈ $3,753/month
Median rent $195/wk
Left after rent $671/wk
Rent share 22.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Running Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Running Creek

What is the population of Running Creek VIC?

The population of Running Creek VIC is 36 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Running Creek?

The median personal income in Running Creek VIC is $489 per week, or $25,428 per year.The median household income is $866 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Running Creek?

Median rent in Running Creek VIC is $195 per week ($845 per month).Rent represents 22.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Running Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Running Creek VIC is $1,117. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Running Creek?

The median age in Running Creek VIC is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Running Creek a good suburb to live in?

Running Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 36.The median income is $489/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.5% 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: 22212. All dollar figures in AUD.