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Myrtle Creek (NSW)

213 km²

Myrtle Creek (NSW) is characterised by an ageing population and low household incomes.

It's also marked by a below-average share of degree-holders and a large over-65 community.

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📍 Myrtle Creek (NSW), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population92▼ -61.0%since 2011Median age60 yrs▲ +20.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.7%People aged 65 and over28.3%Children under 1513.0%People in a de facto relationship14.9%▼ -6.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–499

Age structure

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 45%, followed by Seniors (65+) (29%) and Children (0–14) (13%).

Older adults (45–64)43.5%
Seniors (65+)28.3%
Children (0–14)13.0%
Young adults (25–44)6.5%
Youth (15–24)5.4%

Marital status

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), the largest group is Married at 40%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (14%).

  • Married40%
  • Never married30%
  • Divorced14%
  • Widowed10%
  • Separated7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), Australia is the majority at 95%; England is next at 5%.

Australia75.0%
England4.3%

Ancestry

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), the largest group is Australian at 48%, followed by English (36%) and Irish (8%).

Australian43.5%
English32.6%
Irish7.6%
Scottish4.3%
German3.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), English only is the majority at 100%.

English only83.7%

Religion

People with no religion29.3%

Religious affiliation

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), Christianity is the majority at 62%; No religion is next at 38%.

  • Christianity62%
  • No religion38%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1225.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher4.7%

Highest year of school

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), the largest group is Year 10 at 42%, followed by Year 12 (35%) and Year 9 or below (18%).

Year 1030.2%
Year 1225.6%
Year 9 or below12.8%
Year 113.5%

Highest qualification level

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), Certificate III / IV is the majority at 59%; Advanced diploma / diploma is next at 28%.

Certificate III / IV38.8%
Advanced diploma / diploma18.4%
Bachelor degree8.2%

Field of qualification

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), the largest group is Engineering & related at 29%, followed by Management & commerce (24%) and Food, hospitality & personal services (21%).

Engineering & related20.4%
Management & commerce16.3%
Food, hospitality & personal services14.3%
Health10.2%
Agriculture & environment8.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$457▲ +55.4%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$850▲ +19.4%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,125▲ +57.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), Under $650 is the majority at 59%; $650–$1,499 is next at 41%.

Under $65038.2%
$650–$1,49926.5%

Personal income distribution

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), Under $650 is the majority at 78%; $650–$1,499 is next at 13%.

Under $65054.7%
$650–$1,4999.3%
$1,500–$2,9995.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.7%People with a mental health condition9.8%People needing help with daily activities12.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 13%.

None48.9%
One condition9.8%
Two conditions9.8%
Three or more8.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

No single group dominates in Myrtle Creek (NSW) — Arthritis leads at 23%, ahead of Heart disease (17%) and Lung condition (12%).

Arthritis19.6%
Heart disease14.1%
Lung condition9.8%
Mental health9.8%
Asthma8.7%
Other condition8.7%
Cancer5.4%
Stroke5.4%
Diabetes3.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.1%People providing unpaid care22.1%People caring for children unpaid17.4%People who served in the Defence Force8.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework34.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -17.2%since 2011One-parent families24.6%People living alone23.5%▲ +13.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), the largest group is Couples without children at 42%, followed by Couples with children (31%) and One-parent families (27%).

  • Couples without children42%
  • Couples with children31%
  • One-parent families27%

Household size

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 3 people (23%) and 1 person (19%).

2 people47.1%
3 people29.4%
1 person23.5%
6 or more17.6%
5 people8.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$290▲ +480.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$600▼ -48.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011Households renting17.6%Homes owned outright58.8%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms73.5%▲ +31.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), Owned outright is the majority at 63%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 19%.

  • Owned outright63%
  • Owned with a mortgage19%
  • Rented19%

Types of homes

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), Separate house is the majority at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 34%, followed by 2 bedrooms (24%) and 3 bedrooms (17%).

4 bedrooms41.2%
2 bedrooms29.4%
3 bedrooms20.6%
5 or more11.8%
Studio / none8.8%
1 bedroom8.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), Under $1,000 is the majority at 100%.

Under $1,00066.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%▼ -100.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 46%, followed by 1 vehicle (39%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles38.2%
1 vehicle32.4%
3 vehicles11.8%

How people get to work

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), Car (driver) is the majority at 60%; Worked at home is next at 40%.

Car (driver)48.0%
Worked at home32.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years20.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate16.7%Labour-force participation27.9%Employed full-time40.0%

Industries people work in

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), the largest group is Manufacturing at 36%, followed by Education & training (20%) and Public administration & safety (16%).

Manufacturing36.0%
Education & training20.0%
Public administration & safety16.0%
Other services16.0%
Accommodation & food12.0%

Occupations people work in

In Myrtle Creek (NSW), the largest group is Labourers at 41%, followed by Technicians & trades (24%) and Managers (18%).

Labourers28.0%
Technicians & trades16.0%
Managers12.0%
Clerical & administrative12.0%

Nearby areas

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