Western Creek TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Western Creek TAS is 128 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Western Creek is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Western Creek is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Western Creek has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Western Creek has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Western Creek is $849.

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Western Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Western Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
#7429 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$849/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Western Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (69) Female 46.5% (60)

Population Density

2.2
people per km²
128 people · 59.0 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,449
Family income/wk

Western 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Western Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
63.3% 19 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
36.7% 11 dwellings

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

Western Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Western Creek Religion

No Religion
61.3%
Not stated
20.7%
Anglican
6.3%
Catholic
6.3%
Eastern Orthodox
2.7%
Christian (other)
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Western Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.6%

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

Western Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
22.1% 19 people
Employed part-time
22.1% 19 people
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Unemployed
5.8% 5 people
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Not in labour force
50.0% 43 people

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

Western Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.1%
Bachelor Degree
29.8%
Postgraduate Degree
10.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
8.5%

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

Western Creek Occupation

Community & Personal Service
24.1%
Managers
17.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
17.2%
Clerical & Administrative
13.8%
Labourers
10.3%

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

Western Creek Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
38.5%
Society & Culture
34.6%
Management & Commerce
15.4%
Engineering
11.5%

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

Western Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Western Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
24.2%
$500-$649/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Western Creek Marital Status

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Married
46.7% 50
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Separated
8.4% 9
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Divorced
6.5% 7
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Widowed
2.8% 3
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Never married
35.5% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Western Creek Ancestry

Australian
34.8%
English
34.1%
Scottish
7.9%
Irish
4.3%
German
3.7%
Other
3.7%
New Zealander
3.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.4%
Chinese
2.4%
Russian
1.8%
Welsh
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Western Creek School & University Attendance

Pre-school
36.4%
Primary — Government
36.4%
Secondary — Government
27.3%

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

Western Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.6% 12
No need for assistance
94.4% 202

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

Western Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.2% 24
Not a volunteer
75.8% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Western Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.5%
Did not go to work
14.7%
Walked only
11.8%

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

Western Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.3%
2 vehicles
44.2%
3 vehicles
30.8%
4+ vehicles
7.7%

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

Western Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.6%
3 bedrooms
51.3%
4 bedrooms
15.4%
5 bedrooms
7.7%

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

Western Creek Population Mobility

17.9%
moved in the last year
43.2%
moved in the last 5 years
9.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Western Creek Indigenous Population

4.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
208
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Western Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
16
Mental health
7
Asthma
5
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Western Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$1-$149/wk
12.3%
$150-$299/wk
13.6%
$300-$399/wk
6.2%
$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
14.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Western Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
42.0%
Couple — no children
39.0%
One parent — no children under 15
12.0%
Couple — no children under 15
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Western Creek Military Service

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Previously served
8.2% 8
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Never served
91.8% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Western Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.6% 20
Did not provide
79.4% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Western Creek Children Ever Born

No children
36.1%
2 children
41.7%
3 children
22.2%

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

Western Creek When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
7
1971–1980
3
1981–1990
5
2001–2010
5

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

Western Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.8%
5–14 hours
34.4%
15–29 hours
20.4%
30+ hours
17.2%
Did not do domestic work
16.1%

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

Western Creek Household Size

1 person
23.3%
2 persons
51.2%
3 persons
14.0%
5 persons
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Western Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
92
Moved from TAS
7
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from NSW
4

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

Western Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
72.7%
Step family — no other children
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Western Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,274/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.5%

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

If you earn X in Western Creek

≈ $5,521/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $974/wk
Rent share 23.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Western Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Western Creek

What is the population of Western Creek TAS?

The population of Western Creek TAS is 128 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².Western Creek is ranked #8,226 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Western Creek?

The median personal income in Western Creek TAS is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,274 per week.Family income is $1,449 per week.Western Creek is ranked #7,429 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Western Creek?

Median rent in Western Creek TAS is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Western Creek ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Western Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Western Creek TAS is $849. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Western Creek?

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

Is Western Creek a good suburb to live in?

Western Creek is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 128.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% 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: 60744. All dollar figures in AUD.