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Falls Creek

NSW 2540 • New South Wales

939
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
29.46 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableFamily-Friendly

About Falls Creek

Falls Creek is a small town on the New South Wales South Coast, located approximately 13 kilometres south of Nowra and 181 kilometres south of Sydney, within the City of Shoalhaven local government area. The locality sits at around 26 metres elevation on the Princes Highway, the main coastal road connecting Sydney to Victoria. With a population of 939 at the 2021 Census, Falls Creek is a quiet residential community surrounded by National Park bushland and farmland in the Shoalhaven River catchment. Its position between the thriving town of Nowra and the tourist precinct of Jervis Bay makes it an accessible yet peaceful place to live.

Falls Creek residents enjoy a laid-back South Coast lifestyle, with easy access to the beaches of Jervis Bay (approximately 14 km east) and the shops, services, and employment of nearby Nowra. The community is a mix of long-established local families and sea-changers drawn by affordable housing relative to coastal holiday towns like Huskisson and Vincentia. The Shoalhaven region is renowned for its national parks, waterways, and outdoor recreation, and Falls Creek provides a convenient base for exploring them. Public transport connections via the Princes Highway link residents to Nowra's broader services.

Falls Creek falls under postcode 2540 and is governed by City of Shoalhaven Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Unclassified (OT) electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2540
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
City of Shoalhaven
Federal Electorate
Gilmore
State Electorate
Unclassified (OT)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.86°, 150.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
29.46 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bomaderry Station
14 km
N/A — drive required

Bus Services

  • Shoalhaven Bus Lines — Route 60 — Nowra / Huskisson via Princes Highway ~15–20 min to Nowra

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
181 km
By Train
Drive to Bomaderry (~14 km), then train to Sydney Central ~2 hr 45 min
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2 hr 30 min via Princes Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2 hr via Princes Highway

🛣️ The Princes Highway is the primary route. Nowra (Bomaderry) is the nearest rail terminal.

Walkability Car Dependent

The Princes Highway passes through Falls Creek, but limited footpaths and no local shops make a car essential for daily life.

🛒 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 Falls Creek by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Falls Creek Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
939
▲ 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 Falls Creek NSW located? +

Falls Creek (NSW) is a small locality on the Princes Highway in the City of Shoalhaven, approximately 13 km south of Nowra and 181 km south of Sydney on the New South Wales South Coast.

Is Falls Creek NSW the same as Falls Creek Victoria? +

No — Falls Creek NSW (postcode 2540) is a small Shoalhaven locality near Nowra, quite different from Falls Creek VIC (postcode 3699), which is an alpine ski resort in the Victorian High Country.

What is the population of Falls Creek NSW? +

Falls Creek NSW had a population of 939 at the 2021 Census, making it a small but established residential locality within the Shoalhaven region.

How far is Falls Creek NSW from Jervis Bay? +

Falls Creek is approximately 14 kilometres from Huskisson on Jervis Bay, giving residents easy access to the region's renowned white-sand beaches and national park.

What LGA is Falls Creek NSW in? +

Falls Creek (NSW) is within the City of Shoalhaven local government area, which covers the broader Shoalhaven region on the NSW South Coast.