Riddells Creek, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Riddells Creek VIC is 4,390 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Riddells Creek is $881 per week ($45,812 per year). Median rent in Riddells Creek is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Riddells Creek has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Riddells Creek has a population density of 60 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Riddells Creek is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Riddells Creek is $2,000.

There were 197 recorded offences in Riddells Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 45 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (47 offences).

Population
4,390
Census 2021
Median income
$881/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Riddells Creek vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Riddells Creek is $881 a week, 15% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 305th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $84 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 18.6% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureRiddells CreekTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$881/wk$767/wk +15%$766/wk
Household income$2,150/wk$1,687/wk +27%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$316/wk +27%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,723/mo +16%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.6%19.1% −0.5 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 Riddells Creek, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Riddells Creek Population

4,390 residents at the 2021 Census.

Riddells Creek Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$881/wk
$45,812 per year
Ranked 2,365 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Riddells Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,150/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 18.6%

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

Median rent in Riddells Creek against your income

About $9,317 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,750/wk
Rent share 18.6%

Riddells Creek Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1040
avg ICSEA score
285
total students
Riddells Creek Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 285 students
1040
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Riddells Creek Map

Riddells Creek, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Riddells Creek, Victoria: 37.4467°S, 144.6830°E

Riddells Creek Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Riddells Creek

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (2,114) Female 51.9% (2,280)

Population Density

60
people per km²
4,390 people · 72.6 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,386
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
4.2%
New Zealand
1.2%
Germany
0.5%
Scotland
0.5%
Malta
0.4%
Italy
0.4%
United States of America
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.4%
Mandarin
0.3%
Greek
0.3%
French
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%
Turkish
0.2%
Arabic
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
44.0%
Australian
41.0%
Irish
13.9%
Scottish
13.4%
German
5.2%
Italian
4.7%
Maltese
3.3%
Dutch
2.0%
Polish
1.3%
Greek
1.0%
Australian Aboriginal
0.9%

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
49.1%
Catholic
23.4%
Anglican
11.0%
Not stated
5.3%
Uniting Church
3.6%
Christian (other)
1.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.3%
Eastern Orthodox
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.3% 1,922
Separated
3.3% 115
Divorced
8.5% 302
Widowed
3.0% 107
Never married
30.8% 1,091

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.7%
Couple: no children
25.8%
Couple: no children under 15
20.3%
One parent: no children under 15
5.1%
One parent: children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
16.2%
2 persons
35.4%
3 persons
17.7%
4 persons
18.9%
5 persons
8.7%
6+ persons
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Riddells Creek

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,507 occupied private dwellings in Riddells Creek at the 2021 Census, 11.5% were rented, 38.1% owned outright and 48.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 18 dwellings
Owned outright
38.1% 574 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
48.6% 733 dwellings
Rented
11.5% 173 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 14 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.0%
2 bedrooms
6.5%
3 bedrooms
39.8%
4 bedrooms
43.4%
5 bedrooms
7.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.9%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
3.1%
$800-$999/mo
4.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.3%
1 vehicle
20.4%
2 vehicles
41.8%
3 vehicles
20.9%
4+ vehicles
15.5%

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

Work, income and education in Riddells Creek

Employment

Employed full-time
41.1% 1,334 people
Employed part-time
24.3% 790 people
Unemployed
2.2% 70 people
Not in labour force
32.4% 1,053 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
29.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.8%
Managers
15.0%
Clerical & Administrative
12.4%
Community & Personal Service
11.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.3%
Sales Workers
4.1%
Labourers
3.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
5.0%
$800-$999/wk
5.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.1%
$4,000+/wk
16.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%
$3,500+/wk
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.2%
Did not go to work
15.7%
Car (passenger)
4.3%
Train
2.4%
Truck
1.4%
Walked only
1.4%
Other
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Ferry
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.3%

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
38.5%
Bachelor Degree
25.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.6%
Postgraduate Degree
8.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.7%
Certificate I/II
1.6%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
21.4%
Management & Commerce
17.5%
Society & Culture
13.0%
Education
11.3%
Health
10.4%
Architecture & Building
9.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.4%
Agriculture & Environment
3.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.5%
Creative Arts
2.9%
Information Technology
2.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.3%
Secondary: Government
19.0%
Secondary: Catholic
14.0%
Pre-school
10.1%
Vocational Education
8.2%
Primary: Catholic
7.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.6%

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
92.2%
Has need for assistance
3.4%
Need for assistance not stated
4.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
411
Asthma
182
Arthritis
142
Heart disease
130
Diabetes
95
Cancer
69
Lung condition
61
Stroke
48
Kidney disease
29
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.5% 490
Did not provide
85.5% 2,890

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.5% 661
Not a volunteer
80.5% 2,727

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 9
Previously served
3.1% 104
Never served
96.6% 3,289

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.4%
1 child
11.6%
2 children
32.4%
3 children
19.4%
4 children
6.6%
5+ children
1.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
48
1961: 1970
99
1971: 1980
63
1981: 1990
65
1991: 2000
60
2001: 2010
79
2011: 2015
30
2016
3
2017
4
2018
4
2019
7
2020
9

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

Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
31.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,729
Moved from VIC
320
Moved: same area (SA2)
103
Moved from overseas
14
Moved from QLD
12
Moved from NSW
11

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.1%
5: 14 hours
31.1%
15: 29 hours
17.4%
30+ hours
11.6%
Did not do domestic work
17.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.7%
Step family: no other children
4.7%
Blended family: no other children
3.1%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Riddells Creek Crime Statistics

197 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Assault
47
Justice Procedures
43
Theft
39
Property Damage
29
Break & Enter
18
Public Order
6
Drug Offences
5
Weapons
5
Fraud
4
Other
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Riddells Creek

The closest suburb to Riddells Creek is New Gisborne, 5.9 km away.

New Gisborne
5.9 km away · income $874/wk · rent $451/wk
Mount Macedon
10.2 km away · income $1,075/wk · rent $330/wk
Romsey
10.7 km away · income $856/wk · rent $380/wk
Macedon
11.1 km away · income $939/wk · rent $371/wk
Gisborne
11.9 km away · income $966/wk · rent $423/wk
Sunbury
12.0 km away · income $854/wk · rent $361/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Riddells Creek

What is the population of Riddells Creek VIC?

The population of Riddells Creek VIC is 4,390 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 60 people per km². Riddells Creek is ranked #1,765 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Riddells Creek?

The median personal income in Riddells Creek VIC is $881 per week, or $45,812 per year. The median household income is $2,150 per week. Family income is $2,386 per week. Riddells Creek is ranked #2,365 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Riddells Creek?

Median rent in Riddells Creek VIC is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Riddells Creek ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Riddells Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Riddells Creek VIC is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Riddells Creek?

The median age in Riddells Creek VIC is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Riddells Creek a good suburb to live in?

Riddells Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 4,390. The median income is $881/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% 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: 22172. All dollar figures in AUD.