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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
Shady Creek Median Income & Rent
Shady Creek Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Shady Creek Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Shady Creek Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Shady Creek Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Shady Creek Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Shady Creek Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Shady Creek Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Shady Creek Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Shady Creek Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Shady Creek Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Shady Creek Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Shady Creek Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Shady Creek Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Shady Creek Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Shady Creek School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Shady Creek Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Shady Creek Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Shady Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Shady Creek How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Shady Creek Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Shady Creek Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Shady Creek Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Shady Creek Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Shady Creek Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Shady Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Shady Creek Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Shady Creek Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Shady Creek Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Shady Creek Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Shady Creek When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Shady Creek Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Shady Creek Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Shady Creek Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Shady Creek Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Shady Creek Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 12 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Shady Creek Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.