Salt Creek SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Salt Creek, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Salt Creek SA is 32 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Salt Creek is $466 per week ($24,232 per year). Median rent in Salt Creek is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Salt Creek has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Salt Creek has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salt Creek is $502.

There were 1 recorded offences in Salt Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Salt Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Salt Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$466/wk
$24,232 per year
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Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$502/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Salt Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.8% (17) Female 45.2% (14)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
32 people · 161.2 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,249
Family income/wk

Salt Creek Age Distribution

35-39
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Salt Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 9 dwellings

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

Salt Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Salt Creek Religion

No Religion
51.7%
Catholic
24.1%
Lutheran
13.8%
Anglican
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Salt Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
52.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.3%

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

Salt Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
20.8% 5 people
Employed part-time
29.2% 7 people
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Not in labour force
50.0% 12 people

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

Salt Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
76.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.1%

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

Salt Creek Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

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

Salt Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Salt Creek Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Salt Creek Marital Status

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Married
36.0% 9
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Separated
16.0% 4
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Divorced
16.0% 4
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Never married
32.0% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Salt Creek Ancestry

Australian
50.0%
English
25.0%
French
15.6%
Irish
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Salt Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Salt Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
11.1% 6
No need for assistance
88.9% 48

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

Salt Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.7% 8
Not a volunteer
73.3% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Salt Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Salt Creek Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Salt Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
61.5%
4 bedrooms
38.5%

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

Salt Creek Population Mobility

19.4%
moved in the last year
37.5%
moved in the last 5 years
35.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Salt Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
44
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Salt Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3
Diabetes
3

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

Salt Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
45.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
54.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Salt Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
35.7%
One parent — children under 15
25.0%
Couple — children under 15
21.4%
One parent — no children under 15
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Salt Creek Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Salt Creek When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3

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

Salt Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.8%
5–14 hours
27.6%
15–29 hours
31.0%
30+ hours
10.3%
Did not do domestic work
17.2%

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

Salt Creek Household Size

2 persons
50.0%
4 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Salt Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
25
Moved from SA
7

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

Salt Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Salt Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

28%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,124/wk
Median Rent $320/wk
Rent-to-Income 28.5%

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

If you earn X in Salt Creek

≈ $4,871/month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $804/wk
Rent share 28.5%

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Salt Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salt Creek

What is the population of Salt Creek SA?

The population of Salt Creek SA is 32 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Salt Creek?

The median personal income in Salt Creek SA is $466 per week, or $24,232 per year.The median household income is $1,124 per week.Family income is $1,249 per week.

How much is rent in Salt Creek?

Median rent in Salt Creek SA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 28.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Salt Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salt Creek SA is $502. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Salt Creek?

The median age in Salt Creek SA is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Salt Creek a good suburb to live in?

Salt Creek is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 32.The median income is $466/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.5% 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: 41296. All dollar figures in AUD.