Sweetmans Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sweetmans Creek NSW is 44 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sweetmans Creek is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Median rent in Sweetmans Creek is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Sweetmans Creek has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Sweetmans Creek has a population density of 4.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sweetmans Creek is $1,517.

There were 2 recorded offences in Sweetmans Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 45 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Sweetmans Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sweetmans Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$537/wk
$27,924 per year
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Median Rent
$305/wk
$1,322 per month
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Median Age
58years
20 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Sweetmans Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (25) Female 47.9% (23)

Population Density

4.2
people per km²
44 people · 10.6 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,312
Family income/wk

Sweetmans Creek Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sweetmans Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.7% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.3% 6 dwellings

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

Sweetmans Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Sweetmans Creek Religion

Catholic
32.6%
Anglican
23.9%
No Religion
21.7%
Uniting Church
8.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.5%
Not stated
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sweetmans Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.6%

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

Sweetmans Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
16.1% 5 people
Employed part-time
25.8% 8 people
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Not in labour force
58.1% 18 people

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

Sweetmans Creek Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
56.3%
Certificate III/IV
43.8%

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

Sweetmans Creek Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Sweetmans Creek Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Sweetmans Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sweetmans Creek Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
30.8%
$650-$799/wk
38.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sweetmans Creek Marital Status

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Married
69.7% 23
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Divorced
9.1% 3
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Never married
21.2% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sweetmans Creek Ancestry

English
38.5%
Scottish
20.0%
Irish
18.5%
Australian
16.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sweetmans Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Sweetmans Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.7% 4
No need for assistance
95.3% 81

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

Sweetmans Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.9% 8
Not a volunteer
77.1% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sweetmans Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.6%
Did not go to work
36.4%

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

Sweetmans Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.8%
2 vehicles
81.3%

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

Sweetmans Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
26.7%
2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
20.0%
4 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Sweetmans Creek Population Mobility

10.4%
moved in the last year
7.0%
moved in the last 5 years
51.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sweetmans Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
94
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sweetmans Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
3
Lung condition
3

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

Sweetmans Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
21.1%
$1-$149/wk
15.8%
$300-$399/wk
15.8%
$650-$799/wk
21.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sweetmans Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
60.5%
One parent — children under 15
18.4%
Couple — children under 15
10.5%
Couple — no children under 15
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sweetmans Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.5% 8
Did not provide
80.5% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sweetmans Creek Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Sweetmans Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
8.3%
5–14 hours
22.2%
15–29 hours
22.2%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
36.1%

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

Sweetmans Creek Household Size

1 person
41.7%
2 persons
58.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sweetmans Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Sweetmans Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $305/wk
Rent-to-Income 27.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Sweetmans Creek

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $305/wk
Left after rent $820/wk
Rent share 27.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Sweetmans Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweetmans Creek

What is the population of Sweetmans Creek NSW?

The population of Sweetmans Creek NSW is 44 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Sweetmans Creek?

The median personal income in Sweetmans Creek NSW is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.

How much is rent in Sweetmans Creek?

Median rent in Sweetmans Creek NSW is $305 per week ($1,322 per month).Rent represents 27.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Sweetmans Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sweetmans Creek NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sweetmans Creek?

The median age in Sweetmans Creek NSW is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sweetmans Creek a good suburb to live in?

Sweetmans Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 44.The median income is $537/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13728. All dollar figures in AUD.