Rushes Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rushes Creek NSW is 98 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rushes Creek is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Rushes Creek is $190 per week ($823 per month). Rushes Creek has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Rushes Creek has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rushes Creek is $2,039.

There were 2 recorded offences in Rushes Creek in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (1 offences).

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Rushes Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rushes Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$669/wk
$34,788 per year
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Median Rent
$190/wk
$823 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,039/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.6 per bedroom

Rushes Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (49) Female 51.0% (51)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
98 people · 175.5 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Rushes Creek Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
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)

Rushes Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 7 dwellings

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

Rushes Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Rushes Creek Religion

No Religion
29.2%
Anglican
27.4%
Catholic
12.3%
Not stated
10.4%
Christian (other)
5.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.7%
Uniting Church
5.7%
Baptist
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rushes Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
38.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.7%

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

Rushes Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
48.8% 42 people
Employed part-time
22.1% 19 people
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Not in labour force
29.1% 25 people

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

Rushes Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
71.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
28.6%

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

Rushes Creek Occupation

Managers
26.5%
Community & Personal Service
17.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.8%
Professionals
11.8%
Clerical & Administrative
11.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.8%
Labourers
8.8%

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

Rushes Creek Field of Study

Health
29.0%
Management & Commerce
29.0%
Engineering
25.8%
Agriculture & Environment
16.1%

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

Rushes Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rushes Creek Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
9.8%
$300-$399/wk
9.8%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
17.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
14.6%
$4,000+/wk
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rushes Creek Marital Status

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Married
46.2% 42
↔️
Separated
9.9% 9
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Divorced
9.9% 9
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Widowed
4.4% 4
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Never married
29.7% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rushes Creek Ancestry

Australian
39.0%
English
24.4%
Irish
13.0%
Scottish
11.4%
German
7.3%
Hungarian
2.4%
Italian
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rushes Creek School & University Attendance

Pre-school
25.0%
Primary — Catholic
25.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
25.0%
Vocational Education
25.0%

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

Rushes Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.7% 12
No need for assistance
93.3% 168

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

Rushes Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.0% 20
Not a volunteer
74.0% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rushes Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rushes Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
51.1%
Did not go to work
20.0%
Truck
13.3%
Walked only
8.9%
Bus
6.7%

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

Rushes Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
29.3%
2 vehicles
26.8%
3 vehicles
17.1%
4+ vehicles
26.8%

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

Rushes Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
58.1%
4 bedrooms
19.4%
5 bedrooms
22.6%

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

Rushes Creek Population Mobility

15.8%
moved in the last year
33.3%
moved in the last 5 years
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rushes Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
172
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rushes Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Asthma
10
Lung condition
10
Arthritis
7
Diabetes
6
Heart disease
6

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

Rushes Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.1%
$150-$299/wk
12.9%
$300-$399/wk
16.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rushes Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
45.9%
Couple — no children
33.8%
Couple — no children under 15
20.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rushes Creek Military Service

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Previously served
4.9% 4
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Never served
95.1% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Rushes Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
24.7% 19
Did not provide
75.3% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rushes Creek Children Ever Born

No children
16.7%
1 child
33.3%
2 children
22.2%
3 children
27.8%

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

Rushes Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.4%
5–14 hours
36.1%
15–29 hours
11.1%
30+ hours
4.2%
Did not do domestic work
22.2%

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

Rushes Creek Household Size

1 person
35.0%
2 persons
37.5%
3 persons
7.5%
4 persons
10.0%
5 persons
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rushes Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
80
Moved — same area (SA2)
10

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

Rushes Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rushes Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Drug Offences
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Rushes Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,281/wk
Median Rent $190/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.8%

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

If you earn X in Rushes Creek

≈ $5,551/month
Median rent $190/wk
Left after rent $1,091/wk
Rent share 14.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Rushes Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rushes Creek

What is the population of Rushes Creek NSW?

The population of Rushes Creek NSW is 98 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Rushes Creek?

The median personal income in Rushes Creek NSW is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.

How much is rent in Rushes Creek?

Median rent in Rushes Creek NSW is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 14.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Rushes Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rushes Creek NSW is $2,039. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rushes Creek?

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

Is Rushes Creek a good suburb to live in?

Rushes Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 98.The median income is $669/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.8% 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: 13460. All dollar figures in AUD.