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Wrights Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wrights Creek QLD is 160 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wrights Creek is $1,010 per week ($52,520 per year). Median rent in Wrights Creek is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Wrights Creek has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Wrights Creek has a population density of 7.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wrights Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wrights Creek is $1,469.

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Wrights Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wrights Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,010/wk

$52,520 per year

#1166 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

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,469/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Wrights Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.1% (87) Female 44.9% (71)

Population Density

7.0

people per km²

160 people · 22.8 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,750

Family income/wk

Wrights 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wrights Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.3% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.8% 14 dwellings

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

Wrights Creek Country of Birth

Australia

94.4%

England

5.6%

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

Wrights Creek Religion

No Religion

37.5%

Catholic

21.1%

Not stated

15.8%

Anglican

13.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

3.3%

Other Religions Tot

3.3%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wrights Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.6%

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

Wrights Creek Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Wrights Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

57.6% 57 people

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Employed part-time

22.2% 22 people

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Not in labour force

20.2% 20 people

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

Wrights Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

33.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.8%

Certificate I/II

7.8%

Postgraduate Degree

5.9%

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

Wrights Creek Occupation

Managers

31.7%

Professionals

19.0%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.9%

Labourers

7.9%

Sales Workers

4.8%

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

Wrights Creek Field of Study

Engineering

45.2%

Health

16.7%

Management & Commerce

11.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.9%

Society & Culture

7.1%

Creative Arts

7.1%

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

Wrights Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wrights Creek Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

19.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.5%

$4,000+/wk

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wrights Creek Marital Status

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Married

51.6% 65

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Separated

3.2% 4

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Divorced

15.1% 19

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Widowed

2.4% 3

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Never married

27.8% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wrights Creek Ancestry

Australian

30.9%

English

26.3%

Italian

11.3%

Other

7.2%

German

6.7%

Scottish

5.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

French

3.1%

Dutch

2.6%

Chinese

1.5%

Irish

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wrights Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.6%

Pre-school

23.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

19.0%

Secondary — Government

14.3%

Secondary — Catholic

14.3%

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

Wrights Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.4% 4

✅

No need for assistance

98.6% 273

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

Wrights Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

10.5% 12

—

Not a volunteer

89.5% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wrights Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

25.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wrights Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

61.1%

Did not go to work

12.5%

Ferry

8.3%

Truck

6.9%

Walked only

6.9%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

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

Wrights Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.5%

2 vehicles

29.3%

3 vehicles

9.8%

4+ vehicles

41.5%

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

Wrights Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.4%

2 bedrooms

11.3%

3 bedrooms

22.6%

4 bedrooms

32.1%

5 bedrooms

17.0%

6+ bedrooms

7.5%

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

Wrights Creek Population Mobility

7.5%

moved in the last year

28.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wrights Creek Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

279

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wrights Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Mental health

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

Wrights Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

12.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.0%

$3,500+/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wrights Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.8%

Couple — no children

28.3%

Couple — no children under 15

23.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wrights Creek Military Service

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Previously served

6.1% 7

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Never served

93.9% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wrights Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.3% 14

—

Did not provide

87.7% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wrights Creek Children Ever Born

No children

11.5%

2 children

65.4%

3 children

23.1%

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

Wrights Creek When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Wrights Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.4%

5–14 hours

21.3%

15–29 hours

23.1%

30+ hours

13.0%

Did not do domestic work

22.2%

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

Wrights Creek Household Size

1 person

19.6%

2 persons

27.5%

3 persons

13.7%

4 persons

31.4%

6+ persons

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wrights Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

124

Moved from QLD

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

Wrights Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wrights Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,607/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.5%

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

If you earn X in Wrights Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $11,297/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $2,307/wk

Rent share 11.5%

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Wrights Creek vs State & National Average

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Pop: 80 Income: $456/wk Rent: $165/wk

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Pop: 80 Income: $440/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 80 Income: $630/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Pop: 80 Income: $875/wk Rent: $145/wk

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Pop: 80 Income: $567/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 80 Income: $596/wk Rent: $218/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wrights Creek

What is the population of Wrights Creek QLD?

The population of Wrights Creek QLD is 160 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.0 people per km².Wrights Creek is ranked #7,575 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wrights Creek?

The median personal income in Wrights Creek QLD is $1,010 per week, or $52,520 per year.The median household income is $2,607 per week.Family income is $2,750 per week.Wrights Creek is ranked #1,166 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wrights Creek?

Median rent in Wrights Creek QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 11.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wrights Creek ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wrights Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wrights Creek QLD is $1,469. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wrights Creek?

The median age in Wrights Creek QLD is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wrights Creek a good suburb to live in?

Wrights Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 160.The median income is $1,010/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.5% 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: 33169. All dollar figures in AUD.