Black Creek (Snowy Valleys - NSW)

NSW 2439 • New South Wales

16
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
10.98 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAcreageBushSecludedFarming

About Black Creek (Snowy Valleys - NSW)

Black Creek is a small rural locality on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales, situated within the Port Macquarie–Hastings Council area near Wauchope. With just 16 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of the most sparsely populated localities in the region, covering approximately 11 square kilometres of hilly, forested countryside. The area is surrounded by state forest and farmland, giving it a deeply rural and secluded character. Its postcode (2439) is shared with nearby Wauchope, the nearest township for services.

Life in Black Creek revolves around the land — small-scale farming, hobby farms, and a close connection to the natural environment are hallmarks of the community. Residents rely on Wauchope (around 10–15 km away) for schooling, shopping, and medical needs, with the larger Port Macquarie city just 50 kilometres to the east offering a full range of services and a regional airport. The locality suits those seeking privacy, acreage living, and a peaceful bush lifestyle well away from urban pressures.

Black Creek (Snowy Valleys - NSW) falls under postcode 2439 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2439
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.65°, 152.65°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
10.98 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wauchope
12 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus services — Wauchope / Port Macquarie Car only

Commute to Port Macquarie

Distance
50 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Wauchope (not direct; limited frequency)
By Bus
No direct service
By Car (Peak)
~35 min via Oxley Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
~35 min via Oxley Hwy

🛣️ Primarily car-dependent; Wauchope is the nearest service town

Walkability Car-Dependent

Entirely rural — no footpaths or local services within walking distance; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

  • 🏫
    6559 0040 Logans Crossing Rd
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Black Creek (Snowy Valleys - NSW) by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Black Creek (Snowy Valleys - NSW) Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Black Creek (Snowy Valleys - NSW)" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
16
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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