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Upper Crystal Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Crystal Creek NSW is 212 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Crystal Creek is $565 per week ($29,380 per year). Median rent in Upper Crystal Creek is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Upper Crystal Creek has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Crystal Creek has a population density of 8.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Upper Crystal Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Crystal Creek is $1,625.

There were 1 recorded offences in Upper Crystal Creek in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Upper Crystal Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Upper Crystal Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$565/wk

$29,380 per year

#7545 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,625/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Upper Crystal Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (105) Female 50.0% (105)

Population Density

8.9

people per km²

212 people · 23.7 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,767

Family income/wk

Upper Crystal 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)

Upper Crystal Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.2% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.8% 17 dwellings

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

Upper Crystal Creek Country of Birth

Australia

96.2%

England

3.8%

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

Upper Crystal Creek Religion

No Religion

51.2%

Not stated

19.0%

Catholic

10.0%

Anglican

9.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Hinduism

2.8%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Crystal Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.2%

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

Upper Crystal Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

22.6% 33 people

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Employed part-time

30.1% 44 people

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Unemployed

3.4% 5 people

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Not in labour force

43.8% 64 people

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

Upper Crystal Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.0%

Bachelor Degree

27.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.6%

Postgraduate Degree

9.2%

Certificate I/II

4.6%

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

Upper Crystal Creek Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.3%

Clerical & Administrative

17.4%

Community & Personal Service

15.9%

Professionals

15.9%

Labourers

13.0%

Managers

8.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.7%

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

Upper Crystal Creek Field of Study

Engineering

24.6%

Management & Commerce

15.8%

Society & Culture

15.8%

Creative Arts

12.3%

Health

12.3%

Architecture & Building

8.8%

Education

5.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.3%

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

Upper Crystal Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Crystal Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

11.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

15.1%

$4,000+/wk

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Crystal Creek Marital Status

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Married

43.5% 77

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Separated

4.5% 8

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Divorced

10.2% 18

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Widowed

1.7% 3

👤

Never married

40.1% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Crystal Creek Ancestry

English

35.5%

Australian

25.6%

Irish

10.7%

Scottish

9.5%

Italian

3.8%

Other

3.8%

German

3.4%

Hungarian

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Greek

1.5%

Polish

1.5%

French

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Crystal Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

33.3%

Primary — Catholic

26.7%

Primary — Government

20.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

20.0%

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

Upper Crystal Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.0% 17

✅

No need for assistance

95.0% 325

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

Upper Crystal Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.5% 27

—

Not a volunteer

82.5% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Crystal Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

41.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Upper Crystal Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.9%

Did not go to work

16.9%

Car (passenger)

6.2%

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

Upper Crystal Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.0%

2 vehicles

41.3%

3 vehicles

20.6%

4+ vehicles

11.1%

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

Upper Crystal Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.6%

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

35.4%

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

Upper Crystal Creek Population Mobility

14.4%

moved in the last year

32.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Crystal Creek Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

366

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Crystal Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Upper Crystal Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.3%

$150-$299/wk

16.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

8.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Crystal Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.8%

Couple — no children

36.4%

Couple — no children under 15

14.7%

One parent — no children under 15

7.0%

One parent — children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Crystal Creek Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 3

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Never served

97.9% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Upper Crystal Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.8% 25

—

Did not provide

83.2% 124

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Crystal Creek Children Ever Born

No children

18.8%

1 child

10.9%

2 children

21.9%

3 children

32.8%

4 children

15.6%

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

Upper Crystal Creek When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Upper Crystal Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.0%

5–14 hours

36.0%

15–29 hours

15.3%

30+ hours

18.0%

Did not do domestic work

10.7%

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

Upper Crystal Creek Household Size

1 person

19.4%

2 persons

41.8%

3 persons

13.4%

4 persons

17.9%

6+ persons

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Crystal Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

149

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Upper Crystal Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.6%

Step family — no other children

29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Crystal Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Upper Crystal Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,468/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.2%

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

If you earn X in Upper Crystal Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $6,361/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,068/wk

Rent share 27.2%

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Upper Crystal Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bowan Park

Pop: 106 Income: $966/wk Rent: $375/wk

Burraboi

Pop: 106 Income: $725/wk Rent: $100/wk

Cathcart (NSW)

Pop: 106 Income: $700/wk Rent: $180/wk

Dirty Creek

Pop: 106 Income: $575/wk Rent: $385/wk

Faulkland

Pop: 106 Income: $628/wk Rent: $295/wk

Glen Davis

Pop: 106 Income: $491/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Crystal Creek

What is the population of Upper Crystal Creek NSW?

The population of Upper Crystal Creek NSW is 212 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.9 people per km².Upper Crystal Creek is ranked #6,808 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Upper Crystal Creek?

The median personal income in Upper Crystal Creek NSW is $565 per week, or $29,380 per year.The median household income is $1,468 per week.Family income is $1,767 per week.Upper Crystal Creek is ranked #7,545 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Upper Crystal Creek?

Median rent in Upper Crystal Creek NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 27.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Upper Crystal Creek ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Crystal Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Crystal Creek NSW is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Crystal Creek?

The median age in Upper Crystal Creek NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Upper Crystal Creek a good suburb to live in?

Upper Crystal Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 212.The median income is $565/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.2% 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: 14039. All dollar figures in AUD.