Wombat Creek VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wombat Creek VIC is 26 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wombat Creek is $744 per week ($38,688 per year). Median rent in Wombat Creek is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Wombat Creek has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Wombat Creek has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wombat Creek is $1,042.

There were 15 recorded offences in Wombat Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 577 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (12 offences).

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Wombat Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wombat Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$744/wk
$38,688 per year
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Median Rent
$390/wk
$1,690 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,042/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wombat Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.2% (12) Female 53.8% (14)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
26 people · 82.3 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,499
Family income/wk

Wombat Creek Age Distribution

40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wombat Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Wombat Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Wombat Creek Religion

No Religion
47.6%
Catholic
23.8%
Pentecostal
14.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wombat Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.0%

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

Wombat Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
51.9% 14 people
Employed part-time
11.1% 3 people
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Not in labour force
37.0% 10 people

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

Wombat Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Wombat Creek Occupation

Managers
40.0%
Professionals
30.0%
Labourers
30.0%

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

Wombat Creek Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Management & Commerce
50.0%

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

Wombat Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wombat Creek Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
50.0%
$4,000+/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wombat Creek Marital Status

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Married
40.9% 9
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Never married
59.1% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wombat Creek Ancestry

Australian
38.2%
Scottish
17.6%
English
14.7%
Dutch
11.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
8.8%
Irish
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wombat Creek Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 50

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

Wombat Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.4% 7
Not a volunteer
69.6% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wombat Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wombat Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.0%
Walked only
30.0%

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

Wombat Creek Car Ownership

2 vehicles
42.9%
4+ vehicles
57.1%

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

Wombat Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Wombat Creek Population Mobility

22.2%
moved in the last year
14.3%
moved in the last 5 years
6.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wombat Creek Indigenous Population

6.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
47
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wombat Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4

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

Wombat Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
66.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wombat Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
45.5%
Couple — no children
40.9%
Couple — children under 15
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wombat Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.6% 3
Did not provide
86.4% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wombat Creek Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Wombat Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
33.3%
5–14 hours
45.8%
Did not do domestic work
20.8%

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

Wombat Creek Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wombat Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
21
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Wombat Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 15 total

Theft
12
Drug Offences
1
Weapons
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Wombat Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

46%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $850/wk
Median Rent $390/wk
Rent-to-Income 45.9%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Wombat Creek

≈ $3,683/month
Median rent $390/wk
Left after rent $460/wk
Rent share 45.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wombat Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wombat Creek

What is the population of Wombat Creek VIC?

The population of Wombat Creek VIC is 26 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Wombat Creek?

The median personal income in Wombat Creek VIC is $744 per week, or $38,688 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $2,499 per week.

How much is rent in Wombat Creek?

Median rent in Wombat Creek VIC is $390 per week ($1,690 per month).Rent represents 45.9% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Wombat Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wombat Creek VIC is $1,042. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wombat Creek?

The median age in Wombat Creek VIC is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wombat Creek a good suburb to live in?

Wombat Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 26.The median income is $744/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (45.9% 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: 22821. All dollar figures in AUD.