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Wallaces Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wallaces Creek, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wallaces Creek QLD is 74 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wallaces Creek is $883 per week ($45,916 per year). Median rent in Wallaces Creek is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Wallaces Creek has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Wallaces Creek has a population density of 6.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wallaces Creek is $2,084.

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Wallaces Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wallaces Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$883/wk

$45,916 per year

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Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,084/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wallaces Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.0% (33) Female 56.0% (42)

Population Density

6.1

people per km²

74 people · 12.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,562

Family income/wk

Wallaces Creek Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wallaces Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.5% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.5% 10 dwellings

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

Wallaces Creek Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wallaces Creek Religion

No Religion

43.5%

Catholic

16.5%

Anglican

12.9%

Uniting Church

7.1%

Christian (other)

5.9%

Not stated

5.9%

SB OSB NRA OSB

4.7%

Lutheran

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wallaces Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.2%

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

Wallaces Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

50.0% 29 people

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Employed part-time

15.5% 9 people

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Not in labour force

34.5% 20 people

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

Wallaces Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

30.0%

Certificate I/II

12.5%

Bachelor Degree

10.0%

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

Wallaces Creek Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

28.6%

Managers

21.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.4%

Labourers

17.9%

Community & Personal Service

10.7%

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

Wallaces Creek Field of Study

Engineering

23.8%

Management & Commerce

21.4%

Society & Culture

19.0%

Creative Arts

9.5%

Architecture & Building

9.5%

Agriculture & Environment

9.5%

Health

7.1%

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

Wallaces Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wallaces Creek Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

16.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

33.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wallaces Creek Marital Status

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Married

49.1% 28

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Separated

8.8% 5

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Divorced

15.8% 9

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Never married

26.3% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wallaces Creek Ancestry

English

26.2%

Australian

18.5%

Scottish

17.7%

German

9.2%

Irish

9.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.5%

Dutch

6.2%

Other

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wallaces Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

45.5%

Secondary — Government

27.3%

Vocational Education

27.3%

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

Wallaces Creek Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 127

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

Wallaces Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.2% 9

—

Not a volunteer

86.8% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wallaces Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

66.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wallaces Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.5%

Did not go to work

13.5%

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

Wallaces Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.5%

2 vehicles

32.4%

3 vehicles

20.6%

4+ vehicles

20.6%

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

Wallaces Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

19.2%

2 bedrooms

23.1%

3 bedrooms

26.9%

4 bedrooms

30.8%

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

Wallaces Creek Population Mobility

8.8%

moved in the last year

48.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wallaces Creek Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

137

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wallaces Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

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

Wallaces Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.3%

$500-$649/wk

8.9%

$650-$799/wk

22.2%

$800-$999/wk

22.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wallaces Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.6%

Couple — children under 15

31.5%

Couple — no children under 15

13.0%

One parent — no children under 15

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wallaces Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

25.8% 16

—

Did not provide

74.2% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wallaces Creek Children Ever Born

No children

52.6%

2 children

47.4%

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

Wallaces Creek When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Wallaces Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.9%

5–14 hours

34.3%

15–29 hours

22.4%

30+ hours

9.0%

Did not do domestic work

7.5%

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

Wallaces Creek Household Size

1 person

29.6%

2 persons

40.7%

4 persons

14.8%

6+ persons

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wallaces Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Wallaces Creek Family Blending

Blended family — no other children

62.5%

Intact family — no other children

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wallaces Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,312/wk

Median Rent $380/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.4%

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

If you earn X in Wallaces Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $10,019/month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $1,932/wk

Rent share 16.4%

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Wallaces Creek vs State & National Average

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Pop: 37 Income: $450/wk

Bogandilla

Pop: 37 Income: $1,187/wk Rent: $100/wk

Boonarga

Pop: 37 Income: $537/wk Rent: $205/wk

Fifteen Mile

Pop: 37 Income: $1,312/wk Rent: $575/wk

Malmoe

Pop: 37 Income: $743/wk Rent: $323/wk

St Helens (Toowoomba - Qld)

Pop: 37 Income: $537/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wallaces Creek

What is the population of Wallaces Creek QLD?

The population of Wallaces Creek QLD is 74 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Wallaces Creek?

The median personal income in Wallaces Creek QLD is $883 per week, or $45,916 per year.The median household income is $2,312 per week.Family income is $2,562 per week.

How much is rent in Wallaces Creek?

Median rent in Wallaces Creek QLD is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 16.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wallaces Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wallaces Creek QLD is $2,084. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wallaces Creek?

The median age in Wallaces Creek QLD is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wallaces Creek a good suburb to live in?

Wallaces Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 74.The median income is $883/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.4% 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: 32961. All dollar figures in AUD.