Upper Wilsons Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Wilsons Creek NSW is 79 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Wilsons Creek is $766 per week ($39,832 per year). Median rent in Upper Wilsons Creek is $490 per week ($2,123 per month). Upper Wilsons Creek has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Wilsons Creek has a population density of 8.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Upper Wilsons Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (75% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Wilsons Creek is $2,700.

There were 3 recorded offences in Upper Wilsons Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Upper Wilsons Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Upper Wilsons Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$766/wk
$39,832 per year
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Median Rent
$490/wk
$2,123 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,700/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Upper Wilsons Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (43) Female 46.3% (37)

Population Density

8.5
people per km²
79 people · 9.3 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Upper Wilsons Creek Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Upper Wilsons Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
43.5% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
56.5% 13 dwellings

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

Upper Wilsons Creek Country of Birth

Australia
75.9%
England
24.1%

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

Upper Wilsons Creek Religion

No Religion
75.0%
Not stated
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Wilsons Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.7%

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

Upper Wilsons Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
21.8% 12 people
Employed part-time
34.5% 19 people
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Not in labour force
43.6% 24 people

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

Upper Wilsons Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
35.7%
Bachelor Degree
26.2%
Postgraduate Degree
23.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.3%

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

Upper Wilsons Creek Occupation

Community & Personal Service
29.2%
Professionals
25.0%
Clerical & Administrative
20.8%
Managers
12.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.5%

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

Upper Wilsons Creek Field of Study

Creative Arts
36.8%
Management & Commerce
26.3%
Education
21.1%
Engineering
15.8%

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

Upper Wilsons Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Wilsons Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
21.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
21.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.0%
$4,000+/wk
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Wilsons Creek Marital Status

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Married
42.9% 27
↔️
Separated
4.8% 3
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Divorced
14.3% 9
🕊️
Widowed
4.8% 3
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Never married
33.3% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Wilsons Creek Ancestry

English
32.2%
Australian
17.8%
Scottish
14.4%
Irish
7.8%
Other
7.8%
Italian
5.6%
Dutch
4.4%
French
3.3%
German
3.3%
Russian
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Wilsons Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Upper Wilsons Creek Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 113

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

Upper Wilsons Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.5% 10
Not a volunteer
81.5% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Wilsons Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo
42.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Upper Wilsons Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.2%
Car (passenger)
15.8%

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

Upper Wilsons Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.3%
2 vehicles
48.4%
3 vehicles
9.7%
4+ vehicles
9.7%

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

Upper Wilsons Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
14.3%
2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
52.4%
4 bedrooms
19.0%

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

Upper Wilsons Creek Population Mobility

11.9%
moved in the last year
47.5%
moved in the last 5 years
6.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
43.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Wilsons Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
115
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Wilsons Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.8%
$400-$499/wk
10.8%
$650-$799/wk
21.6%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.1%
$3,500+/wk
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Wilsons Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.0%
Couple — no children
25.0%
Couple — no children under 15
16.7%
One parent — no children under 15
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Wilsons Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.5% 10
Did not provide
82.5% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Wilsons Creek Children Ever Born

1 child
30.0%
2 children
70.0%

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

Upper Wilsons Creek When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1981–1990
5
2011–2015
5

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

Upper Wilsons Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.5%
5–14 hours
26.6%
15–29 hours
26.6%
30+ hours
17.2%
Did not do domestic work
17.2%

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

Upper Wilsons Creek Household Size

1 person
26.9%
2 persons
38.5%
3 persons
19.2%
4 persons
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Wilsons Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
59
Moved from VIC
6

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

Upper Wilsons Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Wilsons Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Assault
1
Theft
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Upper Wilsons Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,562/wk
Median Rent $490/wk
Rent-to-Income 31.4%

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

If you earn X in Upper Wilsons Creek

≈ $6,769/month
Median rent $490/wk
Left after rent $1,072/wk
Rent share 31.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Upper Wilsons Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Wilsons Creek

What is the population of Upper Wilsons Creek NSW?

The population of Upper Wilsons Creek NSW is 79 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Upper Wilsons Creek?

The median personal income in Upper Wilsons Creek NSW is $766 per week, or $39,832 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Upper Wilsons Creek?

Median rent in Upper Wilsons Creek NSW is $490 per week ($2,123 per month).Rent represents 31.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Wilsons Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Wilsons Creek NSW is $2,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Wilsons Creek?

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

Is Upper Wilsons Creek a good suburb to live in?

Upper Wilsons Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 79.The median income is $766/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.4% 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: 14066. All dollar figures in AUD.