Thumb Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Thumb Creek NSW is 36 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Thumb Creek is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Thumb Creek is $95 per week ($412 per month). Thumb Creek has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Thumb Creek has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Thumb Creek is $1,834.

There were 5 recorded offences in Thumb Creek in 2023-24, a rate of 139 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (2 offences).

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Thumb Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Thumb Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
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Median Rent
$95/wk
$412 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,834/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 1.1 per bedroom

Thumb Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.1% (16) Female 52.9% (18)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
36 people · 85.1 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Thumb Creek Age Distribution

5-9
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Thumb Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Thumb Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Thumb Creek Religion

Not stated
47.2%
No Religion
27.8%
Anglican
13.9%
Christian (other)
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Thumb Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
41.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.6%

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

Thumb Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
20.0% 3 people
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Not in labour force
80.0% 12 people

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

Thumb Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Thumb Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Thumb Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
42.9%
$650-$799/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Thumb Creek Marital Status

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Married
46.7% 14
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Divorced
10.0% 3
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Widowed
13.3% 4
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Never married
30.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Thumb Creek Ancestry

English
42.3%
Australian
30.8%
Irish
15.4%
Dutch
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Thumb Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
9.1% 3
No need for assistance
90.9% 30

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

Thumb Creek Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Thumb Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Thumb Creek Car Ownership

0 vehicles
62.5%
1 vehicle
37.5%

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

Thumb Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
25.0%
2 bedrooms
41.7%
3 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Thumb Creek Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
23.8%
moved in the last 5 years
16.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Thumb Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
44
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Thumb Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

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

Thumb Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Thumb Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
35.0%
One parent — no children under 15
25.0%
Couple — no children under 15
20.0%
One parent — children under 15
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Thumb Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
40.9% 9
Did not provide
59.1% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Thumb Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.0%
15–29 hours
30.0%
30+ hours
20.0%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

Thumb Creek Household Size

1 person
46.2%
2 persons
23.1%
4 persons
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Thumb Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 5 total

Sexual Offences
2
Theft
2
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023

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

Thumb Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $725/wk
Median Rent $95/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.1%

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

If you earn X in Thumb Creek

≈ $3,142/month
Median rent $95/wk
Left after rent $630/wk
Rent share 13.1%

Thumb Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thumb Creek

What is the population of Thumb Creek NSW?

The population of Thumb Creek NSW is 36 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Thumb Creek?

The median personal income in Thumb Creek NSW is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $725 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Thumb Creek?

Median rent in Thumb Creek NSW is $95 per week ($412 per month).Rent represents 13.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Thumb Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Thumb Creek NSW is $1,834. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Thumb Creek?

The median age in Thumb Creek NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Thumb Creek a good suburb to live in?

Thumb Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 36.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.1% 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: 13872. All dollar figures in AUD.