Suburbs Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire - NSW)

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Sandy Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sandy Creek NSW is 42 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sandy Creek is $825 per week ($42,900 per year). Median rent in Sandy Creek is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Sandy Creek has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Sandy Creek has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandy Creek is $2,000.

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📍 Sandy Creek, New South Wales — 31.8299°S, 150.9908°E

Crime: Low Med High

Sandy Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sandy Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$825/wk
$42,900 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Sandy Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (21) Female 48.8% (20)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
42 people · 68.8 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,374
Family income/wk

Sandy Creek Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
45-49
50-54
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sandy Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.3% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
43.8% 7 dwellings

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

Sandy Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Sandy Creek Religion

Anglican
42.9%
Catholic
22.9%
Uniting Church
17.1%
No Religion
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sandy Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.1%

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

Sandy Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
46.7% 14 people
⏰
Employed part-time
43.3% 13 people
🏠
Not in labour force
10.0% 3 people

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

Sandy Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.8%
Certificate I/II
37.5%
Bachelor Degree
18.8%

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

Sandy Creek Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Sandy Creek Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
53.8%
Management & Commerce
46.2%

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

Sandy Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sandy Creek Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
50.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sandy Creek Marital Status

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Married
61.5% 24
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Divorced
10.3% 4
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Never married
28.2% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sandy Creek Ancestry

Australian
37.9%
English
25.9%
Scottish
17.2%
Irish
10.3%
Other
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sandy Creek Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 77

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

Sandy Creek Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
39.5% 15
—
Not a volunteer
60.5% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sandy Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Sandy Creek Car Ownership

2 vehicles
25.0%
3 vehicles
75.0%

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

Sandy Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
21.4%
4 bedrooms
50.0%
5 bedrooms
28.6%

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

Sandy Creek Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
11.4%
moved in the last 5 years
76.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sandy Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
70
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sandy Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4

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

Sandy Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
30.0%
$150-$299/wk
15.0%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
15.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sandy Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.9%
Couple — children under 15
37.5%
One parent — children under 15
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sandy Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
23.3% 7
—
Did not provide
76.7% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sandy Creek Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Sandy Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5–14 hours
44.1%
15–29 hours
11.8%
30+ hours
8.8%
Did not do domestic work
14.7%

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

Sandy Creek Household Size

1 person
18.8%
2 persons
31.3%
4 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sandy Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sandy Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,249/wk
Median Rent $260/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.6%

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

If you earn X in Sandy Creek

≈ $9,746/month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $1,989/wk
Rent share 11.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hay (NSW)
Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $85/wk
Balranald
Income: $687/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $60/wk
Walcha
Income: $701/wk Rent: $203/wk Save: $57/wk
Bombala
Income: $725/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $45/wk
Tumbarumba
Income: $677/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $40/wk
Deniliquin
Income: $695/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $30/wk
Malabar
Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $110/wk
Moonbi
Income: $660/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $40/wk

Sandy Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Arable
Pop: 21 Income: $1,583/wk Rent: $350/wk
Bowling Alley Point
Pop: 21 Income: $900/wk Rent: $93/wk
Brookong
Pop: 21 Income: $1,156/wk Rent: $200/wk
Buckenderra
Pop: 21 Income: $675/wk Rent: $79/wk
Culmaran Creek
Pop: 21 Income: $700/wk Rent: $174/wk
Curlew Waters
Pop: 21 Income: $575/wk

Compare Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire - NSW)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandy Creek

What is the population of Sandy Creek NSW?

The population of Sandy Creek NSW is 42 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Sandy Creek?

The median personal income in Sandy Creek NSW is $825 per week, or $42,900 per year.The median household income is $2,249 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.

How much is rent in Sandy Creek?

Median rent in Sandy Creek NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 11.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Sandy Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sandy Creek NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sandy Creek?

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

Is Sandy Creek a good suburb to live in?

Sandy Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 42.The median income is $825/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.6% 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: 13496. All dollar figures in AUD.