Scrubby Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Scrubby Creek QLD is 62 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Scrubby Creek is $619 per week ($32,188 per year). Median rent in Scrubby Creek is $248 per week ($1,075 per month). Scrubby Creek has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Scrubby Creek has a population density of 13.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scrubby Creek is $1,534.

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Scrubby Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Scrubby Creek Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$619/wk
$32,188 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$248/wk
$1,075 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,534/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Scrubby Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (31) Female 46.6% (27)

Population Density

13.3
people per km²
62 people · 4.7 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Scrubby Creek Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Scrubby Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 13 dwellings

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

Scrubby Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Scrubby Creek Religion

No Religion
53.6%
Anglican
21.4%
Catholic
12.5%
Not stated
7.1%
Uniting Church
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Scrubby Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
68.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.1%

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

Scrubby Creek Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Scrubby Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
31.1% 14 people
Employed part-time
28.9% 13 people
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Not in labour force
40.0% 18 people

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

Scrubby Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
39.1%
Bachelor Degree
26.1%
Certificate I/II
21.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.0%

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

Scrubby Creek Occupation

Professionals
44.4%
Community & Personal Service
22.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
14.8%

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

Scrubby Creek Field of Study

Health
34.8%
Education
21.7%
Management & Commerce
21.7%
Society & Culture
21.7%

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

Scrubby Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Scrubby Creek Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
12.0%
$650-$799/wk
16.0%
$800-$999/wk
32.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Scrubby Creek Marital Status

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Married
45.6% 26
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Divorced
14.0% 8
🕊️
Widowed
5.3% 3
👤
Never married
35.1% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Scrubby Creek Ancestry

English
40.2%
Australian
20.7%
Irish
14.9%
German
11.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.6%
Dutch
4.6%
Scottish
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Scrubby Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.1% 8
No need for assistance
92.9% 104

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

Scrubby Creek Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Scrubby Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Scrubby Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.7%
Did not go to work
14.3%

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

Scrubby Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
26.9%
2 vehicles
61.5%
3 vehicles
11.5%

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

Scrubby Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
19.0%
3 bedrooms
66.7%
4 bedrooms
14.3%

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

Scrubby Creek Population Mobility

13.3%
moved in the last year
33.8%
moved in the last 5 years
6.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Scrubby Creek Indigenous Population

7.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
106
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Scrubby Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition
9
Arthritis
6
Heart disease
6
Mental health
6
Cancer
5
Diabetes
4

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

Scrubby Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.4%
$150-$299/wk
13.6%
$300-$399/wk
13.6%
$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,500+/wk
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Scrubby Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
51.0%
Couple — children under 15
29.4%
One parent — no children under 15
11.8%
Couple — no children under 15
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Scrubby Creek Military Service

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Previously served
10.7% 6
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Never served
89.3% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Scrubby Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.1% 9
Did not provide
83.9% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Scrubby Creek Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
1 child
50.0%

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

Scrubby Creek When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
7
1981–1990
4
2001–2010
4

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

Scrubby Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.4%
5–14 hours
31.5%
15–29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
18.5%
Did not do domestic work
16.7%

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

Scrubby Creek Household Size

1 person
26.7%
2 persons
50.0%
3 persons
10.0%
4 persons
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Scrubby Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
52
Moved from QLD
7

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

Scrubby Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Scrubby Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $248/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.9%

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

If you earn X in Scrubby Creek

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $248/wk
Left after rent $1,064/wk
Rent share 18.9%

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Scrubby Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scrubby Creek

What is the population of Scrubby Creek QLD?

The population of Scrubby Creek QLD is 62 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Scrubby Creek?

The median personal income in Scrubby Creek QLD is $619 per week, or $32,188 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Scrubby Creek?

Median rent in Scrubby Creek QLD is $248 per week ($1,075 per month).Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Scrubby Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scrubby Creek QLD is $1,534. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Scrubby Creek?

The median age in Scrubby Creek QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Scrubby Creek a good suburb to live in?

Scrubby Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 62.The median income is $619/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 32530. All dollar figures in AUD.