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Terania Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Terania Creek NSW is 207 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Terania Creek is $515 per week ($26,780 per year). Median rent in Terania Creek is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Terania Creek has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Terania Creek has a population density of 10.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Terania Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Terania Creek is $1,213.

There were 6 recorded offences in Terania Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Terania Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Terania Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$515/wk

$26,780 per year

#8057 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,213/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 1 per bedroom

Terania Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (102) Female 50.5% (104)

Population Density

10.3

people per km²

207 people · 20.0 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,416

Family income/wk

Terania 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)

Terania Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

77.9% 53 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

22.1% 15 dwellings

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

Terania Creek Country of Birth

Australia

90.9%

England

9.1%

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

Terania Creek Religion

No Religion

60.4%

Not stated

11.1%

Catholic

10.1%

Buddhism

6.8%

Anglican

6.8%

SB OSB NRA SB

3.4%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Terania Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Terania Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

22.1% 34 people

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Employed part-time

27.9% 43 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 5 people

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Not in labour force

46.8% 72 people

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

Terania Creek Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.7%

Bachelor Degree

27.7%

Certificate III/IV

20.8%

Postgraduate Degree

11.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.9%

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

Terania Creek Occupation

Professionals

36.5%

Managers

17.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.9%

Community & Personal Service

11.1%

Labourers

11.1%

Clerical & Administrative

7.9%

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

Terania Creek Field of Study

Society & Culture

25.8%

Health

16.1%

Architecture & Building

14.5%

Management & Commerce

12.9%

Education

12.9%

Creative Arts

6.5%

Engineering

6.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.8%

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

Terania Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Terania Creek Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

20.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.6%

$650-$799/wk

5.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Terania Creek Marital Status

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Married

27.6% 51

↔️

Separated

9.2% 17

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Divorced

17.3% 32

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Widowed

4.3% 8

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Never married

41.6% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Terania Creek Ancestry

English

33.1%

Australian

20.2%

Irish

11.5%

Scottish

10.8%

Other

7.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.8%

Dutch

3.1%

Italian

3.1%

German

2.8%

Polish

1.4%

Samoan

1.4%

Maltese

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Terania Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

48.0%

Primary — Government

40.0%

Vocational Education

12.0%

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

Terania Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.8% 14

✅

No need for assistance

96.2% 350

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

Terania Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

34.0% 53

—

Not a volunteer

66.0% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Terania Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

26.7%

$600-$799/mo

26.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Terania Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Did not go to work

28.6%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

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

Terania Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

47.1%

2 vehicles

37.6%

3 vehicles

11.8%

4+ vehicles

3.5%

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

Terania Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

17.3%

2 bedrooms

30.9%

3 bedrooms

37.0%

4 bedrooms

9.9%

5 bedrooms

4.9%

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

Terania Creek Population Mobility

12.5%

moved in the last year

31.6%

moved in the last 5 years

6.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Terania Creek Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

369

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Terania Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Terania Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.2%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

7.5%

$300-$399/wk

12.5%

$400-$499/wk

12.5%

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

15.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Terania Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.7%

Couple — no children

26.6%

Couple — no children under 15

18.5%

One parent — children under 15

12.1%

One parent — no children under 15

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Terania Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

23.7% 37

—

Did not provide

76.3% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Terania Creek Children Ever Born

No children

28.3%

1 child

20.0%

2 children

41.7%

3 children

10.0%

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

Terania Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2017

2020

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

Terania Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

35.0%

15–29 hours

25.6%

30+ hours

11.9%

Did not do domestic work

8.8%

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

Terania Creek Household Size

1 person

31.3%

2 persons

38.6%

3 persons

18.1%

4 persons

6.0%

5 persons

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Terania Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

161

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Terania Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.5%

Step family — no other children

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Terania Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Theft

Assault

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Terania Creek Schools

schools nearby

government

1052

avg ICSEA score

total students

Whian Whian Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 8 students

1052

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Terania Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $949/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.4%

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

If you earn X in Terania Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $4,112/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $689/wk

Rent share 27.4%

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Terania Creek vs State & National Average

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Pop: 104 Income: $870/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bielsdown Hills

Pop: 104 Income: $616/wk Rent: $300/wk

Craven

Pop: 104 Income: $627/wk Rent: $265/wk

Croppa Creek

Pop: 104 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 104 Income: $711/wk Rent: $238/wk

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Pop: 104 Income: $1,016/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Terania Creek

What is the population of Terania Creek NSW?

The population of Terania Creek NSW is 207 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.3 people per km².Terania Creek is ranked #6,876 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Terania Creek?

The median personal income in Terania Creek NSW is $515 per week, or $26,780 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.Terania Creek is ranked #8,057 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Terania Creek?

Median rent in Terania Creek NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 27.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Terania Creek ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Terania Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Terania Creek NSW is $1,213. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Terania Creek?

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

Is Terania Creek a good suburb to live in?

Terania Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 207.The median income is $515/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.4% 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: 13809. All dollar figures in AUD.