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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
Rushes Creek Median Income & Rent
Rushes Creek Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Rushes Creek Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Rushes Creek Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Rushes Creek Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Rushes Creek Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Rushes Creek Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Rushes Creek Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Rushes Creek Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Rushes Creek Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Rushes Creek Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Rushes Creek Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Rushes Creek Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Rushes Creek Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Rushes Creek Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Rushes Creek School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Rushes Creek Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Rushes Creek Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Rushes Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Rushes Creek How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Rushes Creek Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Rushes Creek Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Rushes Creek Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Rushes Creek Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Rushes Creek Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Rushes Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Rushes Creek Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Rushes Creek Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Rushes Creek Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Rushes Creek Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Rushes Creek Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Rushes Creek Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Rushes Creek Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Rushes Creek Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Rushes Creek Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Rushes Creek Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.