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Crabbes Creek

NSW 2483 • New South Wales

343
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
18.08 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFamily-Friendly

About Crabbes Creek

Crabbes Creek is a small rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, located in the Tweed hinterland approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Murwillumbah and about 30 kilometres from the Queensland border. With a population of 343 residents spread over 18 square kilometres, it is a tight-knit community nestled among the lush green valleys and volcanic hills of the Border Ranges. The area falls within the federal electorate of Richmond and is part of the broader Northern Rivers region known for its creative, alternative-lifestyle communities.

Life in Crabbes Creek centres around its rural, community-oriented character. The surrounding landscape — with verdant paddocks, subtropical vegetation and proximity to the Border Ranges National Park — attracts those seeking a quieter, nature-connected lifestyle away from the coast. The Northern Rivers region as a whole is known for its arts, organic farming, and wellness culture, and Crabbes Creek residents tend to share these values. Nearby Murwillumbah provides schools, supermarkets, and essential services, while Byron Bay is accessible within about 40 minutes for a broader range of amenities.

Crabbes Creek falls under postcode 2483 and is governed by the Tweed Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Richmond, while state elections fall under the Tweed electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2483
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tweed
Federal Electorate
Richmond
State Electorate
Tweed
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.46°, 153.49°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
18.08 km²
Population Density
19 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Crabbes Creek for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.4M
9 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Local school bus services — Murwillumbah 25-30 min

Commute to Murwillumbah CBD

Distance
22 km
By Train
No direct train access (nearest: Murwillumbah historically, now closed)
By Car (Peak)
25-30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 min

🛣️ Car-dependent locality; Byron Bay approx 40 min

Walkability Car-Dependent

Entirely car-dependent rural area with no public transport or commercial facilities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Tweed Local Government Area, which contains Crabbes Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
182.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
202.4 / 100k
2yr Down 30.1% 10yr Up 2.5%
Non-DV assault
416.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
359.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Tweed →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
343
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Crabbes Creek located? +

Crabbes Creek is in the Tweed hinterland of NSW, approximately 20 km south-west of Murwillumbah and about 40 km from Byron Bay.

How many people live in Crabbes Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Crabbes Creek has a population of 343 residents.

What is the lifestyle like in Crabbes Creek? +

Crabbes Creek offers a quiet, rural lifestyle surrounded by lush Northern Rivers hinterland. Residents value nature, community, and the relaxed culture of the broader Byron-Tweed region.

What is the median house price in Crabbes Creek? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,400,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Crabbes Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Crabbes Creek is part of the Tweed LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Crabbes Creek? +

Crabbes Creek had a population of 343 at the 2021 Census.