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Rush Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rush Creek QLD is 152 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rush Creek is $777 per week ($40,404 per year). Median rent in Rush Creek is $583 per week ($2,526 per month). Rush Creek has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Rush Creek has a population density of 10.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rush Creek is $1,950.

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Rush Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rush Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$777/wk

$40,404 per year

#4002 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$583/wk

$2,526 per month

#276 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Rush Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (84) Female 46.8% (74)

Population Density

10.9

people per km²

152 people · 14.0 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,968

Family income/wk

Rush Creek Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

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)

Rush Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.9% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.1% 24 dwellings

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

Rush Creek Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Rush Creek Religion

No Religion

35.3%

Catholic

23.5%

Anglican

14.4%

Not stated

9.2%

Baptist

5.2%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.6%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rush Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.6%

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

Rush Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

42.5% 48 people

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Employed part-time

15.9% 18 people

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Not in labour force

41.6% 47 people

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

Rush Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.1%

Bachelor Degree

23.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.2%

Postgraduate Degree

9.6%

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

Rush Creek Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

37.1%

Managers

20.0%

Professionals

17.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

17.1%

Sales Workers

8.6%

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

Rush Creek Field of Study

Engineering

32.4%

Society & Culture

18.9%

Health

13.5%

Management & Commerce

13.5%

Architecture & Building

10.8%

Education

10.8%

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

Rush Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rush Creek Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

16.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.3%

$4,000+/wk

20.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rush Creek Marital Status

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Married

69.3% 88

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Separated

2.4% 3

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Divorced

4.7% 6

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Widowed

4.7% 6

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Never married

18.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rush Creek Ancestry

English

31.5%

Australian

29.5%

Irish

10.0%

Italian

8.0%

Scottish

8.0%

German

5.5%

Dutch

2.5%

Filipino

2.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Other

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rush Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.9%

Primary — Catholic

23.8%

Secondary — Government

19.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

14.3%

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

Rush Creek Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.1% 14

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No need for assistance

94.9% 262

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

Rush Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.1% 12

—

Not a volunteer

89.9% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rush Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rush Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.5%

Did not go to work

17.5%

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

Rush Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

7.0%

2 vehicles

41.9%

3 vehicles

18.6%

4+ vehicles

32.6%

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

Rush Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

11.8%

4 bedrooms

64.7%

5 bedrooms

11.8%

6+ bedrooms

11.8%

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

Rush Creek Population Mobility

19.6%

moved in the last year

38.5%

moved in the last 5 years

1.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rush Creek Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

287

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rush Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Cancer

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Arthritis

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

Rush Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

10.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

16.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rush Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.8%

Couple — children under 15

37.5%

Couple — no children under 15

21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rush Creek Military Service

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Previously served

8.0% 10

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Never served

92.0% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rush Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.2% 19

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Did not provide

83.8% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rush Creek Children Ever Born

No children

14.0%

1 child

8.0%

2 children

44.0%

3 children

24.0%

4 children

10.0%

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

Rush Creek When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2018

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

Rush Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.8%

5–14 hours

34.4%

15–29 hours

19.2%

30+ hours

12.8%

Did not do domestic work

16.8%

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

Rush Creek Household Size

1 person

6.8%

2 persons

43.2%

3 persons

11.4%

4 persons

15.9%

5 persons

13.6%

6+ persons

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rush Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

115

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

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

Rush Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rush Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $2,083/wk

Median Rent $583/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.0%

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

If you earn X in Rush Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $9,026/month

Median rent $583/wk

Left after rent $1,500/wk

Rent share 28.0%

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Rush Creek vs State & National Average

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Pop: 76 Income: $1,021/wk

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Pop: 76 Income: $822/wk Rent: $395/wk

Coolabine

Pop: 76 Income: $624/wk Rent: $245/wk

Four Ways

Pop: 76 Income: $1,057/wk

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Pop: 76 Income: $487/wk Rent: $190/wk

Midgenoo

Pop: 76 Income: $769/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rush Creek

What is the population of Rush Creek QLD?

The population of Rush Creek QLD is 152 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.9 people per km².Rush Creek is ranked #7,721 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rush Creek?

The median personal income in Rush Creek QLD is $777 per week, or $40,404 per year.The median household income is $2,083 per week.Family income is $1,968 per week.Rush Creek is ranked #4,002 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rush Creek?

Median rent in Rush Creek QLD is $583 per week ($2,526 per month).Rent represents 28.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Rush Creek ranks #276 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rush Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rush Creek QLD is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rush Creek?

The median age in Rush Creek QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rush Creek a good suburb to live in?

Rush Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 152.The median income is $777/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.0% 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: 32496. All dollar figures in AUD.