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Shark Creek NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Shark Creek, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Shark Creek NSW is 30 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Shark Creek is $593 per week ($30,836 per year). Median rent in Shark Creek is $100 per week ($433 per month). Shark Creek has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Shark Creek has a population density of 0.6 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (74% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shark Creek is $1,668.
There were 10 recorded offences in Shark Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 333 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).
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Shark Creek Population
Shark Creek Median Income & Rent
Shark Creek Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Shark Creek Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Shark Creek Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Shark Creek Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Shark Creek Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Shark Creek Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Shark Creek Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Shark Creek Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Shark Creek Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Shark Creek Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Shark Creek Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Shark Creek Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Shark Creek Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Shark Creek Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Shark Creek Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Shark Creek Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Shark Creek How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Shark Creek Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Shark Creek Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Shark Creek Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Shark Creek Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Shark Creek Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Shark Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Shark Creek Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Shark Creek Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Shark Creek Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Shark Creek Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Shark Creek Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 10 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Shark Creek Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Shark Creek vs State & National Average
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shark Creek
What is the population of Shark Creek NSW?
The population of Shark Creek NSW is 30 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².
What is the median income in Shark Creek?
The median personal income in Shark Creek NSW is $593 per week, or $30,836 per year.The median household income is $933 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.
How much is rent in Shark Creek?
Median rent in Shark Creek NSW is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 10.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Shark Creek?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Shark Creek NSW is $1,668. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Shark Creek?
The median age in Shark Creek NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Shark Creek a good suburb to live in?
Shark Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 30.The median income is $593/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.7% 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: 13544. All dollar figures in AUD.