Trunkey Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Trunkey Creek NSW is 118 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Trunkey Creek is $532 per week ($27,664 per year). Median rent in Trunkey Creek is $90 per week ($390 per month). Trunkey Creek has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Trunkey Creek has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Trunkey Creek is $986.

There were 5 recorded offences in Trunkey Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (2 offences).

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Trunkey Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Trunkey Creek Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$532/wk
$27,664 per year
#7913 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$90/wk
$390 per month
#8693 of 14,663
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$986/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Trunkey Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.4% (66) Female 41.6% (47)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
118 people · 67.9 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,160
Family income/wk

Trunkey Creek Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Trunkey Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.2% 33 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
29.8% 14 dwellings

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

Trunkey Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Trunkey Creek Religion

Catholic
28.0%
No Religion
22.4%
Anglican
20.6%
Not stated
16.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.7%
Uniting Church
3.7%
Christian (other)
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Trunkey Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
51.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
31.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.4%

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

Trunkey Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
32.6% 28 people
Employed part-time
16.3% 14 people
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Not in labour force
51.2% 44 people

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

Trunkey Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
21.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.1%
Certificate I/II
7.9%

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

Trunkey Creek Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Labourers
27.3%
Clerical & Administrative
22.7%

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

Trunkey Creek Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
35.7%
Management & Commerce
35.7%
Architecture & Building
28.6%

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

Trunkey Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Trunkey Creek Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
7.7%
$400-$499/wk
17.9%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Trunkey Creek Marital Status

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Married
54.0% 54
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Separated
5.0% 5
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Divorced
12.0% 12
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Widowed
6.0% 6
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Never married
23.0% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Trunkey Creek Ancestry

Australian
30.2%
English
27.0%
Irish
15.1%
Scottish
14.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.8%
Dutch
1.9%
German
1.9%
Italian
1.9%
Maltese
1.9%
Maori
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Trunkey Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
46.2%
Secondary — Government
30.8%
Pre-school
23.1%

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

Trunkey Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.7% 10
No need for assistance
95.3% 201

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

Trunkey Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.9% 17
Not a volunteer
81.1% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Trunkey Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Trunkey Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Trunkey Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.6%
2 vehicles
32.6%
3 vehicles
25.6%
4+ vehicles
9.3%

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

Trunkey Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
31.4%
3 bedrooms
25.5%
4 bedrooms
37.3%
5 bedrooms
5.9%

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

Trunkey Creek Population Mobility

12.4%
moved in the last year
33.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Trunkey Creek Indigenous Population

6.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
12
Indigenous residents
188
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Trunkey Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Arthritis
11
Asthma
10
Lung condition
8
Cancer
7
Diabetes
5
Heart disease
4
Kidney disease
4

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

Trunkey Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
23.4%
$1-$149/wk
7.8%
$400-$499/wk
10.9%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.7%
$3,500+/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Trunkey Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
44.7%
Couple — children under 15
32.9%
Couple — no children under 15
12.9%
One parent — no children under 15
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Trunkey Creek Military Service

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Previously served
4.5% 4
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Never served
95.5% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Trunkey Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.1% 14
Did not provide
82.9% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Trunkey Creek Children Ever Born

2 children
36.4%
3 children
13.6%
4 children
50.0%

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

Trunkey Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5–14 hours
25.0%
15–29 hours
11.9%
30+ hours
22.6%
Did not do domestic work
23.8%

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

Trunkey Creek Household Size

1 person
37.0%
2 persons
40.7%
3 persons
9.3%
5 persons
7.4%
6+ persons
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Trunkey Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
85
Moved from NSW
8

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

Trunkey Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Trunkey Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Sexual Offences
2
Theft
2
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Trunkey Creek Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
980
avg ICSEA score
14
total students
Trunkey Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 14 students
980
ICSEA

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

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Trunkey Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,087/wk
Median Rent $90/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.3%

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

If you earn X in Trunkey Creek

≈ $4,710/month
Median rent $90/wk
Left after rent $997/wk
Rent share 8.3%

Trunkey Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trunkey Creek

What is the population of Trunkey Creek NSW?

The population of Trunkey Creek NSW is 118 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Trunkey Creek is ranked #8,473 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Trunkey Creek?

The median personal income in Trunkey Creek NSW is $532 per week, or $27,664 per year.The median household income is $1,087 per week.Family income is $1,160 per week.Trunkey Creek is ranked #7,913 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Trunkey Creek?

Median rent in Trunkey Creek NSW is $90 per week ($390 per month).Rent represents 8.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Trunkey Creek ranks #8,693 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Trunkey Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Trunkey Creek NSW is $986. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Trunkey Creek?

The median age in Trunkey Creek NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Trunkey Creek a good suburb to live in?

Trunkey Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 118.The median income is $532/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.3% 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: 13960. All dollar figures in AUD.