King Creek (NSW)

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Drawing from ABS population statistics for the surrounding region and subsequent address validations conducted by Districts after the Census, the suburb of King Creek is estimated to have a population of 1,880 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 17 residents (0.9%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 1,863 people. This trend is calculated from a baseline resident count of 1,861, which was computed by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 8 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. With this population level, the density stands at 108 persons per square kilometer, offering generous personal space and capacity for prospective development. Over the last ten years, the suburb of King Creek has shown stable expansion with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%, exceeding the figure of the SA3 region. Population increases in the area were mostly driven by domestic migration from other states, which accounted for roughly 76.0% of total population additions in recent times, though all demographic components like natural increase and international migration remained positive contributors.

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The local community features a skilled workforce with strong representation in key service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of only 1.7% based on Districts statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 912 employed residents, with the unemployment rate standing 2.4% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while the participation rate matches the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a moderate portion of the workforce, 14.1%, carried out their jobs from home, although this should be viewed in the context of pandemic lockdown conditions.

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The suburb of King Creek shows a median taxpayer income of $48,396 and an average of $59,989 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023. This is below the national average, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $53,390 (median) and $66,180 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household income ranks at the 71st percentile ($2,088 weekly), while personal income sits at the 32nd percentile. Income brackets indicate 33.7% of the population (633 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - income range, consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the th decile.

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According to the last Census, residential properties in King Creek consisted of 98.8% detached houses and 1.2% other housing formats such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other formats across Regional NSW. Home ownership in the area was higher than the Regional NSW average, with 49.7% of homes owned outright, while the remaining properties were held with a mortgage (45.6%) or rented (4.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was recorded at $2,167, which is higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $410 compared to the Regional NSW average of $330. Nationally, local mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 87.8%, consisting of couples with children at 45.5%, couples without children at 34.5%, and single parent families at 6.8%. The remaining 12.2% consists of non-family households, which includes lone person homes at 10.6% and group households at 2.0%. The median household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the average of 2.4 seen across Regional NSW.

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The locality displays low rates of university completion, with 21.7% of residents holding a higher education degree compared to the NSW state average of 32.2%. This presents an opportunity for targeted local educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.5%, followed by graduate diplomas at 3.4% and postgraduate qualifications at 2.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 44.2% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational training, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.4%) and certificate level courses (30.8%).

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Public transport infrastructure consists of 17 active stops within the area, including bus and rail services. These stops are served by 11 separate routes, which combine to run 55 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 506 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the community, most workers commute out of the suburb, and private cars are the primary mode of travel for 99% of commuters. Households own an average of 2.3 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 14.1% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators show positive outcomes across the area, according to an evaluation of mortality rates and chronic health conditions by Districts, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both younger and older age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is held by a relatively modest proportion of the population, standing at roughly 51% (approximately 952 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

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The population features a low level of cultural diversity, with 89.2% of residents born in Australia, 94.3% holding citizenship, and 97.8% speaking only English in their homes. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, followed by 63.3% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

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The median age of 45 years is slightly higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and higher than the national median of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, the 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 14.5%, while the 25 - 34 bracket is lower at 7.2%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age group has risen from 11.2% to 12.3% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 12.0% to 13.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group decreased from 16.0% to 14.5%, and the 5 to group fell from to . Demographic models indicate the local age profile will shift by with the to cohort expected to grow by people () from to while the to cohort is projected to see a minor increase of ( people).

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King Creek currently has an estimated 95 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 65 children aged 0-2 and 43 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 0% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 19% by 2041 (to approximately 113 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 197. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally).