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Sulphur Creek, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Sulphur Creek is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 609. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
609 Population 20/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
36.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$25,553 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$25,553 median income, 4.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$166,200 home value, $831/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population609
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density20/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,553
Per Capita$25,553
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$166,200
Rent$831
Ownership88.0%
Housing Units244

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population609
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-41.0947°, 146.0235°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation36.4 inches (923 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,553
Median Age44.0 years

About Sulphur Creek

Sulphur Creek is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 609. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Sulphur Creek has a population of 609 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 30.8 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

609
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
30.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sulphur Creek vs Australia Average

The median household income in Sulphur Creek is $25,553, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,553 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $491, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: Sulphur Creek vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,553
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,553
Avg Weekly Wage$491

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sulphur Creek is $166,200, 41% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $831 (29% below the national average of $1,163). 88.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 244 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$166,200
41% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$831
29% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.0%
Owner-Occupied88.0%
Renter-Occupied12.0%
Housing Units244

Property Tax

Climate in Sulphur Creek

Sulphur Creek has an average annual temperature of 13.5°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (17.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 869 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.4°C / 63°F 13.4° / 21.5° 50.4
Feb 17.8°C / 64°F 13.9° / 21.8° 35.2
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 12.4° / 20.5° 47.0
Apr 14.3°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18° 58.8
May 12.2°C / 54°F 8.8° / 15.7° 79.4
Jun 10.6°C / 51°F 7.4° / 13.9° 91.2
Jul 10°C / 50°F 6.7° / 13.2° 106.5
Aug 10°C / 50°F 6.6° / 13.4° 110.5
Sep 11°C / 52°F 7.4° / 14.6° 97.7
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 8.4° / 16.2° 71.5
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.2° 63.0
Dec 15.8°C / 60°F 11.7° / 19.9° 57.5
Sulphur Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below Australia avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area30.8 sq mi (79.7 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates-41.0947°N, 146.0235°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 62 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
February 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
July 42°F (5°C) 5.2 in Coldest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in

Sulphur Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 42°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Sulphur Creek

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Coast (NZ) AAC+ 64 kbps
Star 104.5 adult, contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Sulphur Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burnie Regional Museum
The Hive Museum

Libraries in Sulphur Creek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burnie Library0.0
Penguin Library0.0
TFHS Burnie Branch Library0.0
Ulverstone Library0.0

Restaurants in Sulphur Creek

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casablanca

Airports Near Sulphur Creek

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Devonport AirportDPOMedium Airport
Wynyard AirportBWTMedium Airport
Long Hill AirportSmall Airport
Mole Creek AirportSmall Airport
The Vale AirportSmall Airport
Waratah AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sulphur Creek

What is the population of Sulphur Creek?

Sulphur Creek has a population of 609 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 30.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sulphur Creek expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,553, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $166,200 (41% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $831 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sulphur Creek?

Sulphur Creek has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches.

How is the job market in Sulphur Creek?

Sulphur Creek has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $491. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sulphur Creek?

The median home value in Sulphur Creek is $166,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $831. The homeownership rate is 88.0%.

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