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Oberne Creek vs Yaven Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Oberne Creek profile · Yaven Creek profile

Oberne Creek Yaven Creek

Yaven Creek and Oberne Creek are both sparsely populated rural areas in New South Wales. Yaven Creek is a younger place where 34.3% of residents are children, which helps explain why homes are larger and more people are caring for children unpaid. This area also has a more highly qualified workforce, with 28.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, and a typical weekly household income that is far higher at $2,750. In contrast, Oberne Creek has a much older population, with a typical age of 52 and a far higher share of seniors at 24.5%.

Everyday life is similar in both places, as everyone lives in detached houses and no one uses public transport to get around. Both areas also have no residents who use a language other than English at home. While they share these rural traits, the two areas differ in how they work; more people work from home in Yaven Creek, while car travel is more common in Oberne Creek.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +18 larger in Yaven Creek gap widening
49 28th pct 67 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 46
  • First area, 2021: 49
  • Second area, 2016: 58
  • Second area, 2021: 67
Median age in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +10 yrs older in Oberne Creek gap widening
52 yrs 77th pct 42 yrs 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 42 yrs
First Nations in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +20.0 pts higher in Oberne Creek gap widening
24.5% 73rd pct 4.5% 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
Under 15 in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +34.3 pts higher in Yaven Creek gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 34.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.3%
De facto in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +15.0 pts higher in Oberne Creek gap widening
15.0% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

55.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +26.7 pts 28.4%
0.0% Children (0–14) +34.3 pts ▸ 34.3%
24.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +20.0 pts 4.5%
6.1% Young adults (25–44) +8.8 pts ▸ 14.9%
10.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

62.8% Married ◂ +6.3 pts 56.5%
27.9% Never married ◂ +4.0 pts 23.9%
0.0% Divorced +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Oberne Creek Yaven Creek

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Oberne Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Yaven Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Oberne Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Yaven Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Oberne Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Yaven Creek: 0.0% males, 4.7% females
  • 70–74 in Oberne Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Yaven Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Oberne Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Yaven Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Oberne Creek: 12.1% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Yaven Creek: 6.3% males, 4.7% females
  • 55–59 in Oberne Creek: 12.1% males, 27.3% females; 55–59 in Yaven Creek: 0.0% males, 6.3% females
  • 50–54 in Oberne Creek: 0.0% males, 18.2% females; 50–54 in Yaven Creek: 4.7% males, 7.8% females
  • 45–49 in Oberne Creek: 18.2% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Yaven Creek: 4.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Oberne Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Yaven Creek: 4.7% males, 6.3% females
  • 35–39 in Oberne Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Yaven Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Oberne Creek: 0.0% males, 12.1% females; 30–34 in Yaven Creek: 0.0% males, 4.7% females
  • 25–29 in Oberne Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Yaven Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Oberne Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Yaven Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Oberne Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Yaven Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Oberne Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Yaven Creek: 9.4% males, 7.8% females
  • 5–9 in Oberne Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Yaven Creek: 7.8% males, 4.7% females
  • 0–4 in Oberne Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Yaven Creek: 6.3% males, 9.4% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +1.6 pts higher in Oberne Creek gap widening
6.1% 25th pct 4.5% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%

Country of birth

81.6% Australia +13.9 pts ▸ 95.5%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

57.1% Australian +14.5 pts ▸ 71.6%
34.7% English +8.6 pts ▸ 43.3%
10.2% Irish +0.2 pts ▸ 10.4%
10.2% Scottish ◂ +2.7 pts 7.5%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

89.8% English only +10.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +39.9 pts higher in Oberne Creek gap widening
65.3% 100th pct 25.4% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 65.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.4%

Religious affiliation

30.6% Christianity +48.5 pts ▸ 79.1%
65.3% No religion ◂ +39.9 pts 25.4%
12.2% Not stated ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +7.8 pts higher in Yaven Creek gap narrowing
46.5% 54th pct 54.3% 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 39.5%
  • First area, 2021: 46.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.3%
Bachelor+ in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +19.0 pts higher in Yaven Creek gap widening
9.3% 27th pct 28.3% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.3%
  • First area, 2021: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

46.5% Year 12 +7.8 pts ▸ 54.3%
44.2% Year 10 ◂ +15.9 pts 28.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

26.9% Certificate III / IV +8.8 pts ▸ 35.7%
19.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +9.3 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
15.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.7 pts 10.7%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.5% Agriculture & environment +20.6 pts ▸ 32.1%
15.4% Management & commerce +6.0 pts ▸ 21.4%
15.4% Education +2.5 pts ▸ 17.9%
15.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.7 pts 10.7%
11.5% Engineering & related ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Health +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +$428 higher in Yaven Creek gap widening
$850 66th pct $1,278 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $850
  • First area, 2021: $850
  • Second area, 2016: $1,083
  • Second area, 2021: $1,278
Household income in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +$1,188 higher in Yaven Creek gap widening
$1,562 51st pct $2,750 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,666
  • First area, 2021: $1,562
  • Second area, 2016: $2,124
  • Second area, 2021: $2,750
Family income in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +$1,674 higher in Yaven Creek gap widening
$1,125 10th pct $2,799 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,666
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2016: $2,250
  • Second area, 2021: $2,799
High earners in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +8.3 pts higher in Oberne Creek gap narrowing
27.9% 98th pct 19.6% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.6%
High-income homes in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +6.1 pts higher in Oberne Creek
26.1% 75th pct 20.0% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%

Household income distribution

26.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
21.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.7 pts 20.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
17.4% Under $650 ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
13.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

16.3% $650–$1,499 +31.5 pts ▸ 47.8%
41.9% Under $650 ◂ +20.1 pts 21.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +41.3 pts ▸ 41.3%
27.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +27.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +2.9 pts higher in Yaven Creek
22.4% 21st pct 25.4% 33rd pct
Mental health in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +8.2 pts higher in Oberne Creek
8.2% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
8.2% Diabetes ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% Mental health ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Other condition +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.3% None +10.8 pts ▸ 76.1%
20.4% One condition ◂ +5.5 pts 14.9%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +8.9 pts higher in Oberne Creek gap narrowing
37.2% 91st pct 28.3% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 51.2%
  • First area, 2021: 37.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
Unpaid carers in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +5.1 pts higher in Oberne Creek gap narrowing
11.6% 38th pct 6.5% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.5%
Unpaid child care in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +11.2 pts higher in Yaven Creek gap narrowing
27.9% 64th pct 39.1% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.1%
Defence service in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +25.3 pts higher in Yaven Creek gap widening
11.6% 9th pct 37.0% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.2%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +1.4 larger in Yaven Creek gap widening
2.2 24th pct 3.6 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8
  • Second area, 2021: 3.6
One-parent in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +2.7 pts higher in Oberne Creek gap narrowing
10.8% 50th pct 8.1% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%
Living alone in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +13.0 pts higher in Oberne Creek
13.0% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

62.2% Couples with children +18.5 pts ▸ 80.6%
24.3% Couples without children ◂ +6.6 pts 17.7%
10.8% One-parent families ◂ +2.7 pts 8.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

39.1% 2 people ◂ +14.1 pts 25.0%
13.0% 4 people +22.0 pts ▸ 35.0%
21.7% 3 people ◂ +1.7 pts 20.0%
0.0% 5 people +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
13.0% 1 person ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$50 0th pct
$1,733 57th pct
People / bedroom in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +0.30 higher in Yaven Creek gap steady
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Owned outright in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +33.9 pts higher in Yaven Creek
26.1% 15th pct 60.0% 90th pct
  • First area, 2021: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.0%
Separate houses in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +35.9 pts higher in Yaven Creek
39.1% 4th pct 75.0% 38th pct
  • First area, 2021: 39.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 81.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.0%

How homes are owned or rented

26.1% Owned outright +33.9 pts ▸ 60.0%
39.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +19.1 pts 20.0%
13.0% Other tenure +7.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
13.0% Not stated ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

21.7% 4 bedrooms +18.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
17.4% 3 bedrooms +17.6 pts ▸ 35.0%
26.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +11.1 pts 15.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

77.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +77.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +24.2 pts higher in Yaven Creek gap widening
33.3% 86th pct 57.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.2%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.6%
PT commute in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

57.6% Car (driver) ◂ +39.4 pts 18.2%
33.3% Worked at home +24.2 pts ▸ 57.6%
0.0% Walked +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

17.6% 4 or more +22.4 pts ▸ 40.0%
35.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +20.3 pts 15.0%
23.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +3.5 pts 20.0%
17.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +3.1 pts higher in Oberne Creek gap narrowing
14.6% 9th pct 11.5% 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +5.0 pts higher in Oberne Creek gap narrowing
76.7% 91st pct 71.7% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 86.0%
  • First area, 2021: 76.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 72.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.7%
Full-time in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +3.0 pts higher in Yaven Creek gap narrowing
66.7% 83rd pct 69.7% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51.5%
  • First area, 2021: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.7%

Industries people work in

57.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +21.2 pts ▸ 78.8%
15.2% Retail trade ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
12.1% Education & training even 12.1%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

54.5% Managers +27.3 pts ▸ 81.8%
18.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Labourers +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 30th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even
0.0 33rd pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +5.5 more in Oberne Creek
20.4 62nd pct 14.9 53rd pct
Intersections/km² in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek even
0 6th pct 0 8th pct
Mean slope in Oberne Creekin Yaven Creek +1.9 pts higher in Yaven Creek
12.1% 87th pct 14.0% 90th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Oberne Creek vs Yaven Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL13078/oberne-creek/vs/SAL14516/yaven-creek