Bottle Creek
NSW 2469 • New South Wales
About Bottle Creek
Bottle Creek is a small rural locality in the Richmond Valley region of northern New South Wales, within the Kyogle Local Government Area. The locality covers approximately 26 square kilometres of Northern Rivers hinterland country and had a population of just 42 at the 2021 census. Set in the hill country of the far north coast hinterland, it shares the postcode 2469 with surrounding localities including Tabulam and Minyama. Bottle Creek falls within the federal electorate of Page and the NSW state electorate of Lismore.
Bottle Creek is a deeply rural locality characterised by native forest, scrub and scattered farmholdings typical of the Northern Rivers hinterland. Access to services requires travel to Kyogle or Casino (each approximately 80–90 kilometres) for everyday needs, making it one of the more remote localities in the region. The natural landscape offers bushland walks, wildlife habitat and the quiet appeal of a very private rural existence. The locality attracts self-sufficient landholders who value isolation and a strong connection to the Northern Rivers natural environment.
Bottle Creek falls under postcode 2469 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Casino
🛣️ Extremely car-dependent with no public transport. Lismore (~100km east) is the nearest major regional centre for healthcare and full services. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is ~130km east.
One of the most remote localities in Northern Rivers NSW. No services or infrastructure within the locality — private vehicle is the only practical means of transport.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bonalbo Central School ICSEA 7916665 1205 Yabbra St
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Chatsworth Island Public School ICSEA 9776646 4346 Chatsworth Island Rd
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Drake Public School ICSEA 92802 6737 6677 Allison Street
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Mummulgum Public School ICSEA 8816664 7205 Bruxner Hwy
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Old Bonalbo Public School ICSEA 7766665 3124 Duck Creek Road
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Rappville Public School ICSEA 8966661 7109 Lyons Street
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Tabulam Public School ICSEA 7756666 1219 Clarence St
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 Bottle Creek by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bottle Creek Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bottle Creek" under Suburb