Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Sulphur Creek TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sulphur Creek TAS is 707 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sulphur Creek is $756 per week ($39,312 per year). Median rent in Sulphur Creek is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Sulphur Creek has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Sulphur Creek has a population density of 72.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sulphur Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Thai. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sulphur Creek is $1,483.

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Sulphur Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sulphur Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$756/wk

$39,312 per year

#4411 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$295/wk

$1,278 per month

#5069 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,483/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Sulphur Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (349) Female 51.0% (363)

Population Density

72.4

people per km²

707 people · 9.8 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Sulphur 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)

Sulphur Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.3% 120 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.7% 114 dwellings

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

Sulphur Creek Country of Birth

Australia

95.1%

England

4.9%

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

Sulphur Creek Religion

No Religion

56.7%

Anglican

13.3%

Catholic

11.8%

Not stated

6.0%

Uniting Church

5.1%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Baptist

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sulphur Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.4%

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

Sulphur Creek Languages Spoken at Home

Thai

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Sulphur Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

35.6% 192 people

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Employed part-time

25.2% 136 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 17 people

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Not in labour force

36.1% 195 people

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

Sulphur Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.8%

Bachelor Degree

26.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.1%

Postgraduate Degree

5.4%

Certificate I/II

4.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.2%

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

Sulphur Creek Occupation

Professionals

26.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.6%

Community & Personal Service

14.4%

Managers

12.4%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Labourers

6.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.4%

Sales Workers

4.8%

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

Sulphur Creek Field of Study

Engineering

19.2%

Health

18.0%

Management & Commerce

17.2%

Architecture & Building

10.5%

Education

10.0%

Society & Culture

10.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.5%

Agriculture & Environment

3.3%

Creative Arts

1.7%

Information Technology

1.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.3%

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

Sulphur Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sulphur Creek Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.2%

$4,000+/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sulphur Creek Marital Status

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Married

60.7% 352

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Separated

1.2% 7

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Divorced

9.1% 53

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Widowed

3.1% 18

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Never married

25.9% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sulphur Creek Ancestry

Australian

37.5%

English

33.8%

Irish

6.5%

Scottish

6.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.7%

Other

3.7%

German

3.5%

Dutch

1.6%

Chinese

1.0%

Filipino

0.8%

Italian

0.4%

Welsh

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sulphur Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

48.6%

Secondary — Government

18.0%

Vocational Education

13.5%

Pre-school

8.1%

Secondary — Catholic

6.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.7%

Primary — Catholic

2.7%

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

Sulphur Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 65

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 1,303

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

Sulphur Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.3% 109

—

Not a volunteer

80.7% 456

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sulphur Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.9%

$450-$599/mo

2.9%

$600-$799/mo

2.9%

$800-$999/mo

9.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

29.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sulphur Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.9%

Did not go to work

12.3%

Car (passenger)

2.9%

Truck

1.5%

Walked only

1.5%

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

Sulphur Creek Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.1%

1 vehicle

24.3%

2 vehicles

46.3%

3 vehicles

20.2%

4+ vehicles

8.1%

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

Sulphur Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.5%

3 bedrooms

60.8%

4 bedrooms

28.3%

5 bedrooms

3.4%

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

Sulphur Creek Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

42.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sulphur Creek Indigenous Population

8.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

122

Indigenous residents

1,253

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sulphur Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Sulphur Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.4%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sulphur Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.4%

Couple — no children

37.0%

Couple — no children under 15

14.8%

One parent — children under 15

3.0%

One parent — no children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sulphur Creek Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.5% 3

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Previously served

3.2% 18

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Never served

96.3% 544

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sulphur Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 82

—

Did not provide

85.5% 485

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sulphur Creek Children Ever Born

No children

23.6%

1 child

9.9%

2 children

42.2%

3 children

22.1%

4 children

2.3%

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

Sulphur Creek When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Sulphur Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.7%

5–14 hours

33.9%

15–29 hours

13.8%

30+ hours

12.9%

Did not do domestic work

20.8%

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

Sulphur Creek Household Size

1 person

20.9%

2 persons

43.7%

3 persons

12.6%

4 persons

17.0%

5 persons

4.7%

6+ persons

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sulphur Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

583

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

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

Sulphur Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.2%

Step family — no other children

8.6%

Blended family — no other children

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sulphur Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,789/wk

Median Rent $295/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.5%

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

If you earn X in Sulphur Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $7,752/month

Median rent $295/wk

Left after rent $1,494/wk

Rent share 16.5%

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Sulphur Creek vs State & National Average

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Pop: 355 Income: $675/wk Rent: $250/wk

Mount Hicks

Pop: 356 Income: $608/wk Rent: $270/wk

Deviot

Pop: 359 Income: $661/wk Rent: $340/wk

Beaumaris (Tas.)

Pop: 362 Income: $595/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 365 Income: $641/wk Rent: $305/wk

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Pop: 369 Income: $579/wk Rent: $335/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sulphur Creek

What is the population of Sulphur Creek TAS?

The population of Sulphur Creek TAS is 707 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 72.4 people per km².Sulphur Creek is ranked #4,486 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sulphur Creek?

The median personal income in Sulphur Creek TAS is $756 per week, or $39,312 per year.The median household income is $1,789 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Sulphur Creek is ranked #4,411 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sulphur Creek?

Median rent in Sulphur Creek TAS is $295 per week ($1,278 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sulphur Creek ranks #5,069 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sulphur Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sulphur Creek TAS is $1,483. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sulphur Creek?

The median age in Sulphur Creek TAS is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sulphur Creek a good suburb to live in?

Sulphur Creek is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 707.The median income is $756/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% 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: 60652. All dollar figures in AUD.