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Culmaran Creek

NSW 2469 • New South Wales

21
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
33.17 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Culmaran Creek

Culmaran Creek is a tiny rural locality in the Richmond Valley local government area of northern New South Wales, situated near Casino in the Northern Rivers region. With a population of only 21 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of the smallest communities in the state. The locality takes its name from the Culmaran Creek waterway and the surrounding Culmaran Valley, a scenic bushland corridor located within the state electorate of Lismore.

The Culmaran Valley is known locally for its bushwalking opportunities, with a 500-metre formed track and a 2.5-kilometre loop hike offering pleasant nature walks through remnant vegetation. Casino, the closest town (known as the Beef Capital of Australia), is readily accessible for all services, schools, and shopping. The area is also within reach of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail — a 13.4km recreational trail from Casino to Bentley completed in 2024 — making Culmaran Creek an appealing base for those seeking a deeply rural lifestyle in the Northern Rivers.

Culmaran Creek falls under postcode 2469 and is governed by Richmond Valley Council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2469
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Richmond Valley Council
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.34°, 153.00°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
33.17 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
720 km
By Train
No direct train; nearest station is Casino (~15 km)
By Car (Peak)
8 hr+
By Car (Off-Peak)
7 hr 30 min

🛣️ Brisbane is approximately 200km north-east via the Bruxner Highway and Pacific Motorway. Casino is the service centre for the region.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Entirely rural with no local services; a private vehicle is essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Culmaran Creek by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Culmaran Creek Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Culmaran Creek" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
21
▲ 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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Culmaran Creek located? +

Culmaran Creek is a rural locality in the Richmond Valley LGA of NSW, near Casino in the Northern Rivers region, approximately 200km south-west of Brisbane.

What is the population of Culmaran Creek? +

Culmaran Creek recorded a population of just 21 people in the 2021 Census.

What is the nearest town to Culmaran Creek? +

Casino is the nearest significant town, about 15km away, offering supermarkets, schools, hospitals, and the region's services.

Is there bushwalking near Culmaran Creek? +

Yes — the Culmaran Valley has a 500-metre nature walk and a 2.5km loop hike through bushland near the creek, popular with local residents and visitors.