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Sugarloaf Creek VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sugarloaf Creek VIC is 255 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sugarloaf Creek is $825 per week ($42,900 per year). Median rent in Sugarloaf Creek is $200 per week ($867 per month). Sugarloaf Creek has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Sugarloaf Creek has a population density of 6.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sugarloaf Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sugarloaf Creek is $1,741.

There were 7 recorded offences in Sugarloaf Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Sugarloaf Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sugarloaf Creek Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$825/wk

$42,900 per year

#3173 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,741/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Sugarloaf Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (139) Female 46.7% (122)

Population Density

6.4

people per km²

255 people · 40.0 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Sugarloaf 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sugarloaf Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.6% 37 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.4% 32 dwellings

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

Sugarloaf Creek Country of Birth

Australia

97.1%

England

2.9%

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

Sugarloaf Creek Religion

No Religion

41.8%

Catholic

20.1%

Not stated

16.4%

Anglican

11.9%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Baptist

3.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.2%

Christian (other)

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sugarloaf Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.8%

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

Sugarloaf Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

41.0% 68 people

⏰

Employed part-time

27.1% 45 people

🏠

Not in labour force

31.9% 53 people

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

Sugarloaf Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.2%

Bachelor Degree

22.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.5%

Postgraduate Degree

13.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

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

Sugarloaf Creek Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.7%

Professionals

22.4%

Managers

17.6%

Community & Personal Service

14.1%

Sales Workers

8.2%

Labourers

8.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.7%

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

Sugarloaf Creek Field of Study

Engineering

27.2%

Society & Culture

13.6%

Health

12.3%

Architecture & Building

9.9%

Education

9.9%

Management & Commerce

8.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.4%

Agriculture & Environment

6.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.9%

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

Sugarloaf Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sugarloaf Creek Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

14.8%

$800-$999/wk

14.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

18.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.9%

$4,000+/wk

19.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sugarloaf Creek Marital Status

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Married

57.4% 128

📋

Divorced

8.1% 18

🕊️

Widowed

3.6% 8

👤

Never married

30.9% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sugarloaf Creek Ancestry

English

33.5%

Australian

28.8%

Scottish

11.8%

Irish

9.9%

Italian

4.8%

Other

4.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Dutch

1.6%

French

1.6%

German

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sugarloaf Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.9%

Secondary — Catholic

26.3%

Vocational Education

23.7%

Primary — Catholic

13.2%

Secondary — Government

7.9%

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

Sugarloaf Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.1% 13

✅

No need for assistance

96.9% 407

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

Sugarloaf Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.7% 37

—

Not a volunteer

79.3% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sugarloaf Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

34.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sugarloaf Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.1%

Did not go to work

13.3%

Car (passenger)

8.6%

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

Sugarloaf Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.3%

2 vehicles

21.0%

3 vehicles

41.9%

4+ vehicles

25.8%

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

Sugarloaf Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.5%

3 bedrooms

43.9%

4 bedrooms

47.0%

5 bedrooms

4.5%

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

Sugarloaf Creek Population Mobility

6.0%

moved in the last year

17.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sugarloaf Creek Indigenous Population

0.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

436

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sugarloaf Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

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

Sugarloaf Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.0%

$1-$149/wk

7.0%

$150-$299/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.2%

$3,500+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sugarloaf Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.0%

Couple — no children

28.5%

Couple — no children under 15

27.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

One parent — children under 15

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sugarloaf Creek Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

2.2% 4

🏅

Previously served

3.8% 7

👤

Never served

94.0% 171

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sugarloaf Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.1% 29

—

Did not provide

83.9% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sugarloaf Creek Children Ever Born

No children

39.3%

1 child

12.4%

2 children

29.2%

3 children

15.7%

4 children

3.4%

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

Sugarloaf Creek When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Sugarloaf Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.3%

5–14 hours

27.4%

15–29 hours

12.3%

30+ hours

15.6%

Did not do domestic work

22.3%

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

Sugarloaf Creek Household Size

1 person

5.8%

2 persons

39.1%

3 persons

24.6%

4 persons

11.6%

5 persons

8.7%

6+ persons

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sugarloaf Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

202

Moved from VIC

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

Sugarloaf Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.7%

Blended family — no other children

16.2%

Step family — no other children

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sugarloaf Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Assault

Theft

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Sugarloaf Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,175/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.2%

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

If you earn X in Sugarloaf Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $9,425/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,975/wk

Rent share 9.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena

Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $37/wk

Sugarloaf Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Dinner Plain

Pop: 128 Income: $1,010/wk Rent: $269/wk

Hotham Heights

Pop: 128 Income: $963/wk Rent: $470/wk

Rosebrook (Vic.)

Pop: 128 Income: $682/wk Rent: $300/wk

Southern Cross (Vic.)

Pop: 128 Income: $621/wk Rent: $300/wk

Wemen

Pop: 128 Income: $808/wk Rent: $135/wk

Yulecart

Pop: 128 Income: $890/wk Rent: $300/wk

Compare Sugarloaf Creek

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sugarloaf Creek

What is the population of Sugarloaf Creek VIC?

The population of Sugarloaf Creek VIC is 255 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.4 people per km².Sugarloaf Creek is ranked #6,377 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sugarloaf Creek?

The median personal income in Sugarloaf Creek VIC is $825 per week, or $42,900 per year.The median household income is $2,175 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Sugarloaf Creek is ranked #3,173 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sugarloaf Creek?

Median rent in Sugarloaf Creek VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 9.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sugarloaf Creek ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sugarloaf Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sugarloaf Creek VIC is $1,741. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sugarloaf Creek?

The median age in Sugarloaf Creek VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sugarloaf Creek a good suburb to live in?

Sugarloaf Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 255.The median income is $825/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.2% 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: 22387. All dollar figures in AUD.