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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Shark Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$593/wk
$30,836 per year
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,668/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Shark Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 63.6% (21) Female 36.4% (12)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
30 people · 51.8 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,624
Family income/wk

Shark Creek Age Distribution

25-29
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Shark Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
73.3% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
26.7% 4 dwellings

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

Shark Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Shark Creek Religion

No Religion
73.9%
Anglican
13.0%
Catholic
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Shark Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
72.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
27.3%

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

Shark Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
13.0% 3 people
Employed part-time
34.8% 8 people
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Not in labour force
52.2% 12 people

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

Shark Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%

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

Shark Creek Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
50.0%

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

Shark Creek Field of Study

Architecture & Building
57.1%
Engineering
42.9%

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

Shark Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Shark Creek Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
20.0%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
33.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Shark Creek Marital Status

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Married
27.8% 5
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Divorced
16.7% 3
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Never married
55.6% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Shark Creek Ancestry

Australian
48.3%
English
41.4%
Scottish
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Shark Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
10.3% 4
No need for assistance
89.7% 35

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

Shark Creek Volunteering

Not a volunteer
88.5% 23
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Volunteer
11.5% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Shark Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Shark Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
41.7%
4+ vehicles
33.3%

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

Shark Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
17.6%
2 bedrooms
23.5%
3 bedrooms
58.8%

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

Shark Creek Population Mobility

14.3%
moved in the last year
40.9%
moved in the last 5 years
42.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Shark Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
41
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Shark Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Arthritis
7

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

Shark Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
38.5%
$800-$999/wk
30.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Shark Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
57.1%
Couple — no children under 15
21.4%
One parent — children under 15
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Shark Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.2% 4
Did not provide
81.8% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Shark Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.8%
5–14 hours
22.6%
15–29 hours
19.4%
30+ hours
9.7%
Did not do domestic work
22.6%

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

Shark Creek Household Size

1 person
45.5%
2 persons
54.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Shark Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 10 total

Other Against Person
2
Theft
2
Property Damage
2
Other Against Property
2
Assault
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Shark Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $933/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.7%

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

If you earn X in Shark Creek

≈ $4,043/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $833/wk
Rent share 10.7%

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.