Wheeny Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wheeny Creek NSW is 74 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wheeny Creek is $1,031 per week ($53,612 per year). Wheeny Creek has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Wheeny Creek has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wheeny Creek is $1,867.

There were 3 recorded offences in Wheeny Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 41 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Wheeny Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wheeny Creek Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,031/wk
$53,612 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,867/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 1 per bedroom

Wheeny Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 66.7% (48) Female 33.3% (24)

Population Density

1.3
people per km²
74 people · 55.4 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Wheeny Creek Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
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)

Wheeny Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
33.3% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
66.7% 12 dwellings

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

Wheeny Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wheeny Creek Religion

No Religion
35.2%
Not stated
28.2%
Anglican
25.4%
Catholic
7.0%
Lattr day Snts
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wheeny Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.0%

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

Wheeny Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
55.6% 15 people
Employed part-time
25.9% 7 people
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Not in labour force
18.5% 5 people

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

Wheeny Creek Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
34.6%
Bachelor Degree
23.1%
Certificate III/IV
23.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
19.2%

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

Wheeny Creek Occupation

Labourers
35.0%
Professionals
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%
Community & Personal Service
15.0%
Clerical & Administrative
15.0%

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

Wheeny Creek Field of Study

Management & Commerce
28.6%
Architecture & Building
23.8%
Engineering
19.0%
Agriculture & Environment
14.3%
Creative Arts
14.3%

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

Wheeny Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wheeny Creek Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
21.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
21.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
21.1%
$4,000+/wk
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wheeny Creek Marital Status

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Married
47.1% 33
↔️
Separated
7.1% 5
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Divorced
15.7% 11
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Never married
30.0% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wheeny Creek Ancestry

English
31.4%
Australian
25.7%
Irish
11.4%
Scottish
11.4%
Other
10.0%
German
5.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wheeny Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
54.5%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
45.5%

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

Wheeny Creek Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 102

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

Wheeny Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
31.1% 14
Not a volunteer
68.9% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wheeny Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
50.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wheeny Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.3%
Car (passenger)
26.7%

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

Wheeny Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
30.0%
3 vehicles
20.0%
4+ vehicles
20.0%

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

Wheeny Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
15.8%
2 bedrooms
21.1%
3 bedrooms
42.1%
4 bedrooms
21.1%

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

Wheeny Creek Population Mobility

5.9%
moved in the last year
23.3%
moved in the last 5 years
9.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wheeny Creek Indigenous Population

3.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
84
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wheeny Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Asthma
9
Lung condition
4

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

Wheeny Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.6%
$1-$149/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
11.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
18.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
25.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wheeny Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
47.8%
Couple — no children under 15
28.3%
Couple — no children
8.7%
One parent — children under 15
8.7%
One parent — no children under 15
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wheeny Creek Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wheeny Creek Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Wheeny Creek When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Wheeny Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.5%
5–14 hours
42.9%
15–29 hours
8.2%
30+ hours
18.4%
Did not do domestic work
6.1%

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

Wheeny Creek Household Size

1 person
27.8%
3 persons
44.4%
4 persons
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wheeny Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
48
Moved from NSW
3

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

Wheeny Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wheeny Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Property Damage
1
Drug Offences
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Wheeny Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,874/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Wheeny Creek

≈ $8,121/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,874/wk
Rent share

Wheeny Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wheeny Creek

What is the population of Wheeny Creek NSW?

The population of Wheeny Creek NSW is 74 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Wheeny Creek?

The median personal income in Wheeny Creek NSW is $1,031 per week, or $53,612 per year.The median household income is $1,874 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Wheeny Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wheeny Creek NSW is $1,867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wheeny Creek?

The median age in Wheeny Creek NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wheeny Creek a good suburb to live in?

Wheeny Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 74.The median income is $1,031/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 14286. All dollar figures in AUD.