New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Summer Hill Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Summer Hill Creek, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Summer Hill Creek NSW is 234 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Summer Hill Creek is $966 per week ($50,232 per year). Median rent in Summer Hill Creek is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Summer Hill Creek has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Summer Hill Creek has a population density of 12.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Summer Hill Creek is England. The most common religion is Catholic (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Summer Hill Creek is $2,400.

There were 6 recorded offences in Summer Hill Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

Summer Hill Creek Map

📍

Loading map…

Summer Hill Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Summer Hill Creek Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$966/wk

$50,232 per year

#1470 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$360/wk

$1,560 per month

#2908 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$2,400/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Summer Hill Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (114) Female 51.1% (119)

Population Density

12.9

people per km²

234 people · 18.1 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,874

Family income/wk

Summer Hill 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Summer Hill Creek Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

54.7% 41 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

45.3% 34 dwellings

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

Summer Hill Creek Country of Birth

Australia

96.9%

England

3.1%

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

Summer Hill Creek Religion

Catholic

31.7%

No Religion

30.8%

Anglican

24.6%

Uniting Church

6.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.1%

Not stated

1.8%

Pentecostal

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Summer Hill Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Summer Hill Creek Languages Spoken at Home

Cantonese

100.0%

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

Summer Hill Creek Employment

💼

Employed full-time

48.3% 84 people

⏰

Employed part-time

28.2% 49 people

🏠

Not in labour force

23.6% 41 people

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

Summer Hill Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.1%

Bachelor Degree

30.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.3%

Postgraduate Degree

9.2%

Certificate I/II

6.9%

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

Summer Hill Creek Occupation

Professionals

26.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.1%

Managers

19.2%

Clerical & Administrative

13.5%

Labourers

8.7%

Sales Workers

5.8%

Community & Personal Service

3.8%

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

Summer Hill Creek Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.5%

Engineering

20.6%

Health

17.6%

Education

11.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.9%

Society & Culture

5.9%

Architecture & Building

4.9%

Agriculture & Environment

3.9%

Information Technology

2.9%

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

Summer Hill Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Summer Hill Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$800-$999/wk

4.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

17.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

12.9%

$4,000+/wk

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Summer Hill Creek Marital Status

💍

Married

56.2% 104

↔️

Separated

2.7% 5

📋

Divorced

7.6% 14

🕊️

Widowed

3.2% 6

👤

Never married

30.3% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Summer Hill Creek Ancestry

English

34.3%

Australian

32.7%

Irish

12.2%

Scottish

6.4%

German

4.0%

Other

2.8%

Maltese

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Chinese

1.5%

New Zealander

1.5%

Welsh

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Summer Hill Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

22.4%

Primary — Government

20.4%

Pre-school

20.4%

Vocational Education

12.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.2%

Primary — Catholic

6.1%

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

Summer Hill Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.3% 6

✅

No need for assistance

98.7% 455

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

Summer Hill Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.9% 43

—

Not a volunteer

76.1% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Summer Hill Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

27.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Summer Hill Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.1%

Did not go to work

12.1%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

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

Summer Hill Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.0%

2 vehicles

39.0%

3 vehicles

28.0%

4+ vehicles

22.0%

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

Summer Hill Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.7%

3 bedrooms

44.3%

4 bedrooms

30.0%

5 bedrooms

15.7%

6+ bedrooms

4.3%

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

Summer Hill Creek Population Mobility

6.5%

moved in the last year

23.0%

moved in the last 5 years

0.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Summer Hill Creek Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

440

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Summer Hill Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Summer Hill Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.1%

$1-$149/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

9.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Summer Hill Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.1%

Couple — no children

26.7%

Couple — no children under 15

18.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.4%

One parent — children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Summer Hill Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.4% 31

—

Did not provide

82.6% 147

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Summer Hill Creek Children Ever Born

No children

41.8%

1 child

9.0%

2 children

31.3%

3 children

17.9%

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

Summer Hill Creek When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Summer Hill Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.2%

5–14 hours

27.4%

15–29 hours

21.1%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

15.8%

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

Summer Hill Creek Household Size

1 person

11.3%

2 persons

35.0%

3 persons

17.5%

4 persons

20.0%

5 persons

12.5%

6+ persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Summer Hill Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

215

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Summer Hill Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.2%

Step family — no other children

11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Summer Hill Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Theft

Property Damage

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Summer Hill Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,562/wk

Median Rent $360/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.1%

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

If you earn X in Summer Hill Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $11,102/month

Median rent $360/wk

Left after rent $2,202/wk

Rent share 14.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

South Albury

Income: $775/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $160/wk

East Albury

Income: $858/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $80/wk

East Tamworth

Income: $915/wk Rent: $325/wk Save: $35/wk

Yenda (NSW)

Income: $821/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $110/wk

Narrabri

Income: $826/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $100/wk

Hanwood

Income: $825/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $85/wk

Scone

Income: $802/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $70/wk

Yoogali

Income: $871/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $60/wk

Summer Hill Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Beaumont (NSW)

Pop: 117 Income: $900/wk Rent: $250/wk

Beryl

Pop: 117 Income: $703/wk Rent: $410/wk

Billimari

Pop: 117 Income: $833/wk Rent: $220/wk

Borambola

Pop: 117 Income: $783/wk Rent: $205/wk

Conargo

Pop: 117 Income: $767/wk Rent: $125/wk

Dobies Bight

Pop: 117 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Compare Summer Hill Creek

Summer Hill Creek vs Beaumont (NSW) →Summer Hill Creek vs Beryl →Summer Hill Creek vs Billimari →Summer Hill Creek vs Borambola →

Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Hill Creek

What is the population of Summer Hill Creek NSW?

The population of Summer Hill Creek NSW is 234 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.9 people per km².Summer Hill Creek is ranked #6,565 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Summer Hill Creek?

The median personal income in Summer Hill Creek NSW is $966 per week, or $50,232 per year.The median household income is $2,562 per week.Family income is $2,874 per week.Summer Hill Creek is ranked #1,470 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Summer Hill Creek?

Median rent in Summer Hill Creek NSW is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 14.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Summer Hill Creek ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Summer Hill Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Summer Hill Creek NSW is $2,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Summer Hill Creek?

The median age in Summer Hill Creek NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Summer Hill Creek a good suburb to live in?

Summer Hill Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 234.The median income is $966/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

📊 Australian Average Salary 🏘️ Australian House Prices 🌆 Sydney Cost of Living

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13703. All dollar figures in AUD.