Newee Creek, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Newee Creek NSW is 418 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Newee Creek is $638 per week ($33,176 per year). Median rent in Newee Creek is $225 per week ($975 per month). Newee Creek has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Newee Creek has a population density of 15 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Newee Creek is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Polish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newee Creek is $1,695.

There were 8 recorded offences in Newee Creek in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (4 offences).

Population
418
Census 2021
Median income
$638/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$225/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
48years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Newee Creek vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Newee Creek is $638 a week, 17% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,605th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $225 a week, $160 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 16.7% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 48, 5 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNewee CreekTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$638/wk$765/wk −17%$766/wk
Household income$1,347/wk$1,704/wk −21%$1,637/wk
Rent$225/wk$385/wk −42%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,695/mo$1,965/mo −14%$1,733/mo
Median age4843 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.7%22.6% −5.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Newee Creek, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Newee Creek Population

418 residents at the 2021 Census.

Newee Creek Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$638/wk
$33,176 per year
Ranked 6,466 of 14,663
Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
Ranked 6,923 of 14,663
Median Age
48years
10 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,695/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Newee Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,347/wk
Median rent $225/wk
Rent to income 16.7%

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

Median rent in Newee Creek against your income

About $5,837 a month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $1,122/wk
Rent share 16.7%

Newee Creek Map

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People in Newee Creek

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (215) Female 48.2% (200)

Population Density

15
people per km²
418 people · 28.6 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,425
Family income/wk

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
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
1.9%
Germany
1.2%
Philippines
1.2%
Poland
1.2%
South Africa
1.2%
New Zealand
0.7%
Afghanistan
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Polish
1.2%
Australian Indigenous Languages
1.0%
German
0.7%
Spanish
0.7%
Thai
0.7%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
45.9%
Australian
40.7%
Scottish
13.9%
Irish
9.1%
German
6.0%
Australian Aboriginal
5.5%
Italian
2.9%
Filipino
2.2%
Spanish
1.0%
Croatian
0.7%
New Zealander
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
42.1%
Catholic
16.7%
Anglican
15.8%
Not stated
9.3%
Christian (other)
4.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.3%
Uniting Church
1.7%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.1% 172
Separated
3.0% 10
Divorced
9.7% 32
Widowed
5.8% 19
Never married
29.4% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.9%
Couple: no children
30.3%
Couple: no children under 15
15.3%
One parent: children under 15
11.2%
One parent: no children under 15
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.2%
2 persons
37.7%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
12.3%
5 persons
7.4%
6+ persons
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Newee Creek

Housing Tenure

Of the 160 occupied private dwellings in Newee Creek at the 2021 Census, 4.4% were rented, 53.8% owned outright and 36.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.5% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
53.8% 86 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
36.3% 58 dwellings
Rented
4.4% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.0%
2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
39.8%
4 bedrooms
31.7%
5 bedrooms
5.6%
6+ bedrooms
3.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
16.7%
$800-$999/mo
11.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
27.2%
2 vehicles
46.2%
3 vehicles
12.7%
4+ vehicles
13.9%

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

Work, income and education in Newee Creek

Employment

Employed full-time
31.9% 96 people
Employed part-time
24.3% 73 people
Unemployed
1.0% 3 people
Not in labour force
42.9% 129 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
28.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.2%
Managers
13.6%
Community & Personal Service
13.6%
Labourers
12.0%
Clerical & Administrative
8.0%
Sales Workers
5.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.4%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.0%
$4,000+/wk
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.5%
$1-$149/wk
7.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
8.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
16.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.7%
Did not go to work
19.9%
Car (passenger)
4.5%
Truck
1.9%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.6%
Bachelor Degree
28.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.8%

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

Field of Study

Health
19.5%
Engineering
16.4%
Society & Culture
14.8%
Education
14.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.7%
Management & Commerce
8.6%
Agriculture & Environment
6.3%
Architecture & Building
5.5%
Creative Arts
3.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
27.9%
Primary: Government
26.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
13.1%
Primary: Catholic
9.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.2%
Vocational Education
8.2%
Pre-school
6.6%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.2%
Has need for assistance
5.5%
Need for assistance not stated
9.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
46
Arthritis
31
Lung condition
19
Diabetes
16
Asthma
13
Heart disease
12
Cancer
10
Kidney disease
5
Stroke
5
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 53
Did not provide
83.3% 265

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.2% 62
Not a volunteer
80.8% 261

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.8% 12
Never served
96.2% 305

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
14.9%
1 child
12.8%
2 children
37.8%
3 children
27.0%
4 children
7.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1961: 1970
6
1971: 1980
5
1981: 1990
10
2001: 2010
3
2011: 2015
5

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

Population Mobility

14.4%
moved in the last year
32.2%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
328
Moved from NSW
36
Moved: same area (SA2)
8
Moved from QLD
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.7%
5: 14 hours
32.2%
15: 29 hours
13.8%
30+ hours
15.0%
Did not do domestic work
24.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.7%
Step family: no other children
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Newee Creek Crime Statistics

8 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Drug Offences
4
Theft
2
Sexual Offences
1
Property Damage
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Newee Creek

The closest suburb to Newee Creek is Nambucca Heads, 5.2 km away.

Nambucca Heads
5.2 km away · income $499/wk · rent $280/wk
Valla
6.0 km away · income $674/wk · rent $310/wk
Bowraville
6.6 km away · income $521/wk · rent $260/wk
Valla Beach
9.0 km away · income $597/wk · rent $400/wk
Macksville
10.0 km away · income $511/wk · rent $320/wk
Urunga
13.8 km away · income $590/wk · rent $340/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Newee Creek

What is the population of Newee Creek NSW?

The population of Newee Creek NSW is 418 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 15 people per km². Newee Creek is ranked #5,339 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Newee Creek?

The median personal income in Newee Creek NSW is $638 per week, or $33,176 per year. The median household income is $1,347 per week. Family income is $1,425 per week. Newee Creek is ranked #6,466 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Newee Creek?

Median rent in Newee Creek NSW is $225 per week ($975 per month). Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Newee Creek ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Newee Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newee Creek NSW is $1,695. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Newee Creek?

The median age in Newee Creek NSW is 48 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Newee Creek a good suburb to live in?

Newee Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 418. The median income is $638/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% 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: 12961. All dollar figures in AUD.