Willow Creek SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Willow Creek, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Willow Creek SA is 48 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Willow Creek is $914 per week ($47,528 per year). Median rent in Willow Creek is $207 per week ($897 per month). Willow Creek has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Willow Creek has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Willow Creek is $2,100.

There were 1 recorded offences in Willow Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Willow Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Willow Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$914/wk
$47,528 per year
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Median Rent
$207/wk
$897 per month
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Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$2,100/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Willow Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (22) Female 51.1% (23)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
48 people · 30.2 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,666
Family income/wk

Willow Creek Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
45-49
55-59
60-64
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Willow Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 5 dwellings

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

Willow Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Willow Creek Religion

No Religion
34.1%
Lutheran
22.0%
Uniting Church
22.0%
Not stated
14.6%
Catholic
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Willow Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.7%

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

Willow Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 14 people
Employed part-time
39.3% 11 people
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Not in labour force
10.7% 3 people

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

Willow Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.8%
Postgraduate Degree
37.5%
Bachelor Degree
18.8%

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

Willow Creek Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Willow Creek Field of Study

Education
27.8%
Management & Commerce
27.8%
Agriculture & Environment
22.2%
Health
22.2%

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

Willow Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Willow Creek Weekly Household Income

$2,500-$2,999/wk
57.1%
$4,000+/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Willow Creek Marital Status

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Married
48.6% 17
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Divorced
14.3% 5
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Never married
37.1% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Willow Creek Ancestry

English
43.6%
German
20.0%
Scottish
16.4%
Australian
10.9%
Italian
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Willow Creek Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 74

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

Willow Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
38.9% 14
Not a volunteer
61.1% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Willow Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.6%
Car (passenger)
29.4%

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

Willow Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.6%
2 vehicles
35.3%
3 vehicles
17.6%
4+ vehicles
29.4%

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

Willow Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
53.8%
4 bedrooms
46.2%

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

Willow Creek Population Mobility

26.3%
moved in the last year
52.6%
moved in the last 5 years
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Willow Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
76
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Willow Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
4
Mental health
4
Arthritis
3

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

Willow Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
15.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
25.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Willow Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
52.9%
Couple — children under 15
38.2%
One parent — children under 15
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Willow Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.9% 7
Did not provide
78.1% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Willow Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.4%
5–14 hours
38.5%
15–29 hours
34.6%
Did not do domestic work
11.5%

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

Willow Creek Household Size

1 person
18.8%
2 persons
31.3%
3 persons
31.3%
6+ persons
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Willow Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Willow Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,750/wk
Median Rent $207/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.5%

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

If you earn X in Willow Creek

≈ $11,917/month
Median rent $207/wk
Left after rent $2,543/wk
Rent share 7.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Willow Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willow Creek

What is the population of Willow Creek SA?

The population of Willow Creek SA is 48 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Willow Creek?

The median personal income in Willow Creek SA is $914 per week, or $47,528 per year.The median household income is $2,750 per week.Family income is $2,666 per week.

How much is rent in Willow Creek?

Median rent in Willow Creek SA is $207 per week ($897 per month).Rent represents 7.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Willow Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Willow Creek SA is $2,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Willow Creek?

The median age in Willow Creek SA is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Willow Creek a good suburb to live in?

Willow Creek is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 48.The median income is $914/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.5% 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: 41606. All dollar figures in AUD.