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Rush Creek Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Rush Creek Compares
Rush Creek vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Rush Creek | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,083 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $583 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 48 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Rush Creek is a locality 33 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4521. It falls within the Moreton Bay - South region. The local government area is Moreton Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Rush Creek has a population of 152 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $2,083, above the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 6 (3.9% of residents).
Housing in Rush Creek includes a median weekly rent of $583, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 45 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Rush Creek scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Rush Creek is part of the The Hills District statistical area in Queensland.
Rush Creek Details
| Postcode | 4521 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 152 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,083/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $777/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $583 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 14.0 km² |
| Population Density | 11/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 45 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (3.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.2091695 |
| Longitude | 152.8723991 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 33 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - South |
| Area (SA3) | The Hills District |
| Local Government | Moreton Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Dickson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 26 (17.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 7 (4.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 36 (23.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 44 (28.9%) |
| 65+ years | 45 (29.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 19 (12.5%) |
| Asthma | 14 (9.2%) |
| Diabetes | 13 (8.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (5.9%) |
| Cancer | 8 (5.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (2.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3 (7.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 18 (41.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 22 (51.2%) |
Suburbs Near Rush Creek
Same Postcode (4521)
More Rush Creek Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.