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Steels Creek VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Steels Creek VIC is 276 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Steels Creek is $741 per week ($38,532 per year). Median rent in Steels Creek is $509 per week ($2,206 per month). Steels Creek has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Steels Creek has a population density of 9.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Steels Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Steels Creek is $2,233.

There were 16 recorded offences in Steels Creek in 2024-24, a rate of 58 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (4 offences).

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Steels Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Steels Creek Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$741/wk

$38,532 per year

#4717 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$509/wk

$2,206 per month

#565 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,233/mo

Avg household size: —

Steels Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.7% (127) Female 54.3% (151)

Population Density

9.1

people per km²

276 people · 30.2 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,277

Family income/wk

Steels 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Steels Creek Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

51.9% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.1% 39 dwellings

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

Steels Creek Country of Birth

Australia

91.7%

England

8.3%

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

Steels Creek Religion

No Religion

60.4%

Catholic

15.2%

Not stated

11.5%

Anglican

6.3%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.5%

Christian (other)

1.1%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Steels Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.9%

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

Steels Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

39.2% 74 people

⏰

Employed part-time

25.4% 48 people

🏠

Not in labour force

35.4% 67 people

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

Steels Creek Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.7%

Certificate III/IV

33.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.3%

Postgraduate Degree

10.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.5%

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

Steels Creek Occupation

Managers

27.4%

Professionals

25.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.9%

Clerical & Administrative

8.5%

Community & Personal Service

6.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.7%

Sales Workers

3.8%

Labourers

3.8%

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

Steels Creek Field of Study

Architecture & Building

21.9%

Engineering

16.7%

Management & Commerce

13.5%

Society & Culture

11.5%

Health

9.4%

Agriculture & Environment

8.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Education

4.2%

Creative Arts

3.1%

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

Steels Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Steels Creek Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

6.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

3.9%

$800-$999/wk

3.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.7%

$4,000+/wk

23.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Steels Creek Marital Status

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Married

57.5% 130

↔️

Separated

2.2% 5

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Divorced

8.0% 18

🕊️

Widowed

3.1% 7

👤

Never married

29.2% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Steels Creek Ancestry

Australian

37.0%

English

30.2%

Irish

9.1%

Scottish

7.3%

German

3.5%

Dutch

3.2%

Italian

2.9%

Other

2.3%

Polish

1.5%

South African

1.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Croatian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Steels Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

18.4%

Primary — Government

18.4%

Vocational Education

14.3%

Pre-school

12.2%

Secondary — Catholic

10.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.2%

Primary — Catholic

8.2%

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

Steels Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.7% 8

✅

No need for assistance

98.3% 471

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

Steels Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.2% 40

—

Not a volunteer

79.8% 158

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Steels Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

14.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Steels Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.4%

Did not go to work

25.0%

Truck

4.3%

Car (passenger)

3.3%

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

Steels Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.8%

2 vehicles

31.8%

3 vehicles

28.4%

4+ vehicles

25.0%

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

Steels Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.0%

2 bedrooms

6.7%

3 bedrooms

30.0%

4 bedrooms

36.7%

5 bedrooms

13.3%

6+ bedrooms

3.3%

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

Steels Creek Population Mobility

5.4%

moved in the last year

34.2%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Steels Creek Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

497

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Steels Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Steels Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

14.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.2%

$3,500+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Steels Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.9%

Couple — no children

26.1%

Couple — no children under 15

22.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

One parent — children under 15

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Steels Creek Military Service

🏅

Previously served

1.5% 3

👤

Never served

98.5% 196

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Steels Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.2% 33

—

Did not provide

83.8% 171

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Steels Creek Children Ever Born

No children

45.3%

1 child

9.3%

2 children

39.5%

3 children

5.8%

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

Steels Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Steels Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.2%

5–14 hours

32.0%

15–29 hours

21.2%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

11.8%

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

Steels Creek Household Size

1 person

11.9%

2 persons

32.1%

3 persons

23.8%

4 persons

19.0%

5 persons

13.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Steels Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

226

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Steels Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.8%

Step family — no other children

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Steels Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 16 total

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Assault

Theft

Break & Enter

Public Order

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Steels Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,083/wk

Median Rent $509/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.4%

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

If you earn X in Steels Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $9,026/month

Median rent $509/wk

Left after rent $1,574/wk

Rent share 24.4%

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Steels Creek vs State & National Average

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Pop: 414 Income: $952/wk Rent: $435/wk

Kinglake Central

Pop: 413 Income: $653/wk Rent: $330/wk

Omeo

Pop: 411 Income: $674/wk Rent: $225/wk

Nilma

Pop: 410 Income: $736/wk Rent: $270/wk

Coimadai

Pop: 409 Income: $794/wk Rent: $320/wk

Durham Lead

Pop: 408 Income: $754/wk Rent: $412/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Steels Creek

What is the population of Steels Creek VIC?

The population of Steels Creek VIC is 276 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.1 people per km².Steels Creek is ranked #6,199 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Steels Creek?

The median personal income in Steels Creek VIC is $741 per week, or $38,532 per year.The median household income is $2,083 per week.Family income is $2,277 per week.Steels Creek is ranked #4,717 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Steels Creek?

Median rent in Steels Creek VIC is $509 per week ($2,206 per month).Rent represents 24.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Steels Creek ranks #565 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Steels Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Steels Creek VIC is $2,233. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Steels Creek?

The median age in Steels Creek VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Steels Creek a good suburb to live in?

Steels Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 276.The median income is $741/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22355. All dollar figures in AUD.