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Swan Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Swan Creek QLD is 161 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Swan Creek is $691 per week ($35,932 per year). Median rent in Swan Creek is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Swan Creek has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Swan Creek has a population density of 6.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (24% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Swan Creek is $1,300.

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Swan Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Swan Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$691/wk

$35,932 per year

#5640 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Swan Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (80) Female 49.7% (79)

Population Density

6.2

people per km²

161 people · 26.1 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,640

Family income/wk

Swan 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Swan Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.2% 29 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.8% 20 dwellings

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

Swan Creek Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Swan Creek Religion

Catholic

24.0%

Anglican

21.9%

Uniting Church

17.1%

No Religion

15.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.8%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

6.2%

Not stated

5.5%

Pentecostal

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Swan Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.7%

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

Swan Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

35.5% 44 people

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Employed part-time

31.5% 39 people

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Not in labour force

33.1% 41 people

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

Swan Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.7%

Bachelor Degree

24.6%

Postgraduate Degree

14.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

5.8%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

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

Swan Creek Occupation

Professionals

18.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.6%

Community & Personal Service

12.9%

Managers

12.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.4%

Sales Workers

11.4%

Labourers

8.6%

Clerical & Administrative

5.7%

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

Swan Creek Field of Study

Engineering

28.0%

Management & Commerce

18.0%

Health

14.0%

Society & Culture

10.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.0%

Education

8.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

8.0%

Agriculture & Environment

6.0%

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

Swan Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Swan Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.9%

$4,000+/wk

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Swan Creek Marital Status

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Married

59.7% 83

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Separated

3.6% 5

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Divorced

6.5% 9

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Widowed

7.9% 11

👤

Never married

22.3% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Swan Creek Ancestry

Australian

36.8%

English

28.1%

Scottish

13.6%

Irish

10.1%

German

5.3%

Italian

3.5%

South African

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Swan Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

28.9%

Secondary — Government

15.8%

Vocational Education

15.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.2%

Primary — Government

10.5%

Pre-school

7.9%

Secondary — Catholic

7.9%

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

Swan Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.6% 14

✅

No need for assistance

95.4% 291

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

Swan Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

26.0% 34

—

Not a volunteer

74.0% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Swan Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

43.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Swan Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.0%

Did not go to work

10.8%

Car (passenger)

6.8%

Truck

5.4%

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

Swan Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

8.2%

2 vehicles

49.0%

3 vehicles

14.3%

4+ vehicles

28.6%

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

Swan Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.0%

3 bedrooms

34.0%

4 bedrooms

54.0%

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

Swan Creek Population Mobility

2.0%

moved in the last year

37.7%

moved in the last 5 years

67.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Swan Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

301

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Swan Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Swan Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.2%

$1-$149/wk

8.2%

$150-$299/wk

8.2%

$300-$399/wk

10.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Swan Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.0%

Couple — children under 15

36.3%

Couple — no children under 15

11.9%

One parent — children under 15

6.7%

One parent — no children under 15

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Swan Creek Military Service

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Previously served

5.9% 8

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Never served

94.1% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Swan Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.8% 22

—

Did not provide

83.2% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Swan Creek Children Ever Born

No children

19.3%

2 children

47.4%

3 children

33.3%

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

Swan Creek When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Swan Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.2%

5–14 hours

38.6%

15–29 hours

10.6%

30+ hours

19.7%

Did not do domestic work

15.9%

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

Swan Creek Household Size

1 person

4.8%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

22.2%

4 persons

15.9%

5 persons

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Swan Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

150

Moved from QLD

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

Swan Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Swan Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,638/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.7%

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

If you earn X in Swan Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $7,098/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $1,398/wk

Rent share 14.7%

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Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $20/wk

Gayndah

Income: $570/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $10/wk

Brandon

Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $40/wk

Cooktown

Income: $678/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $10/wk

Ayr

Income: $701/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $40/wk

Swan Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Benholme

Pop: 81 Income: $725/wk

Cobraball

Pop: 81 Income: $819/wk Rent: $295/wk

Llanarth (Qld)

Pop: 81 Income: $883/wk Rent: $316/wk

Pinelands (Qld)

Pop: 81 Income: $454/wk Rent: $268/wk

Cowley

Pop: 82 Income: $819/wk Rent: $240/wk

Hibernia

Pop: 82 Income: $877/wk Rent: $375/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swan Creek

What is the population of Swan Creek QLD?

The population of Swan Creek QLD is 161 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.2 people per km².Swan Creek is ranked #7,552 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Swan Creek?

The median personal income in Swan Creek QLD is $691 per week, or $35,932 per year.The median household income is $1,638 per week.Family income is $1,640 per week.Swan Creek is ranked #5,640 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Swan Creek?

Median rent in Swan Creek QLD is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 14.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Swan Creek ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Swan Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Swan Creek QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Swan Creek?

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

Is Swan Creek a good suburb to live in?

Swan Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 161.The median income is $691/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.7% 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: 32706. All dollar figures in AUD.