Shady Creek VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Shady Creek VIC is 186 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Shady Creek is $815 per week ($42,380 per year). Median rent in Shady Creek is $200 per week ($867 per month). Shady Creek has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Shady Creek has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Shady Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shady Creek is $1,733.

There were 12 recorded offences in Shady Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 65 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Shady Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Shady Creek Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$815/wk
$42,380 per year
#3337 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: —

Shady Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (100) Female 47.9% (92)

Population Density

3.2
people per km²
186 people · 58.9 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Shady Creek Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Shady Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
48.3% 28 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
51.7% 30 dwellings

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

Shady Creek Country of Birth

Australia
93.7%
England
6.3%

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

Shady Creek Religion

No Religion
60.1%
Anglican
16.4%
Catholic
9.8%
Not stated
7.7%
Uniting Church
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Shady Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.5%

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

Shady Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
40.8% 53 people
Employed part-time
36.2% 47 people
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Not in labour force
23.1% 30 people

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

Shady Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.6%
Bachelor Degree
21.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
9.5%

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

Shady Creek Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Professionals
21.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.8%
Clerical & Administrative
13.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.7%
Community & Personal Service
4.3%

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

Shady Creek Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
22.7%
Management & Commerce
16.0%
Health
14.7%
Society & Culture
13.3%
Engineering
12.0%
Education
10.7%
Architecture & Building
6.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.0%

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

Shady Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Shady Creek Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
17.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.3%
$4,000+/wk
15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Shady Creek Marital Status

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Married
56.6% 82
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Divorced
11.0% 16
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Widowed
2.8% 4
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Never married
29.7% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Shady Creek Ancestry

English
36.8%
Australian
28.9%
Scottish
14.2%
Irish
7.1%
Italian
4.2%
Dutch
3.8%
German
3.3%
Other
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Shady Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
46.2%
Secondary — Catholic
25.6%
Pre-school
20.5%
Secondary — Government
7.7%

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

Shady Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.2% 4
No need for assistance
98.8% 336

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

Shady Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.1% 26
Not a volunteer
80.9% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Shady Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
18.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
18.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Shady Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.1%
Walked only
20.6%
Did not go to work
5.9%
Other
4.4%

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

Shady Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
10.3%
2 vehicles
39.7%
3 vehicles
22.1%
4+ vehicles
27.9%

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

Shady Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
4.7%
3 bedrooms
54.7%
4 bedrooms
34.4%
5 bedrooms
6.3%

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

Shady Creek Population Mobility

8.3%
moved in the last year
31.1%
moved in the last 5 years
70.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Shady Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
342
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Shady Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Asthma
9
Mental health
9
Diabetes
7
Heart disease
3
Cancer
3
Stroke
3

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

Shady Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.1%
$150-$299/wk
3.0%
$300-$399/wk
8.1%
$500-$649/wk
10.1%
$650-$799/wk
12.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.1%
$3,500+/wk
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Shady Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
49.4%
Couple — no children
32.1%
Couple — no children under 15
13.5%
One parent — no children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Shady Creek Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.1% 3
👤
Never served
97.9% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Shady Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.6% 22
Did not provide
84.4% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Shady Creek Children Ever Born

No children
44.9%
1 child
12.2%
2 children
20.4%
3 children
22.4%

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

Shady Creek When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3
1991–2000
3

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

Shady Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.7%
5–14 hours
28.4%
15–29 hours
19.4%
30+ hours
15.7%
Did not do domestic work
17.9%

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

Shady Creek Household Size

1 person
10.7%
2 persons
41.3%
3 persons
16.0%
4 persons
14.7%
5 persons
12.0%
6+ persons
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Shady Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
155
Moved from VIC
14

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

Shady Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
89.3%
Blended family — no other children
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Shady Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 12 total

Assault
4
Theft
3
Justice Procedures
2
Drug Offences
2
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Shady Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,100/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.5%

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

If you earn X in Shady Creek

≈ $9,100/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,900/wk
Rent share 9.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Shady Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shady Creek

What is the population of Shady Creek VIC?

The population of Shady Creek VIC is 186 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².Shady Creek is ranked #7,159 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Shady Creek?

The median personal income in Shady Creek VIC is $815 per week, or $42,380 per year.The median household income is $2,100 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Shady Creek is ranked #3,337 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Shady Creek?

Median rent in Shady Creek VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 9.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Shady Creek ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Shady Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shady Creek VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Shady Creek?

The median age in Shady Creek VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Shady Creek a good suburb to live in?

Shady Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 186.The median income is $815/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.5% 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: 22266. All dollar figures in AUD.