Herons Creek
NSW 2439 • New South Wales
About Herons Creek
Herons Creek is a small rural township on New South Wales' North Coast, located approximately 291 kilometres north of Sydney and around 30 kilometres south-west of Port Macquarie, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area. With a population of around 246 residents, the locality retains a quiet, close-knit character centred on its historic timber industry and surrounding farmland. The area forms part of the Camden Haven hinterland, a region known for its lush green countryside and relaxed pace of life.
Herons Creek is best known as the site of a long-running Boral timber mill, which has been the township's primary employer since the early 1900s. The locality is also notable as the childhood home of acclaimed film director Baz Luhrmann. Residents rely largely on nearby Port Macquarie and Taree for shopping, schools, and services, with the North Coast highway providing reasonable connectivity. The surrounding bushland and farmland offer a genuinely rural lifestyle for those seeking space and quiet away from larger coastal towns.
Herons Creek falls under postcode 2439 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Macquarie electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Port Macquarie / Taree 40-60 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Port Macquarie is the closest major centre (~30km north); Pacific Highway provides main road access
Herons Creek is a small rural township with no walkable retail or services; a car is essential for daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Kendall Public School ICSEA 9366559 0040 Logans Crossing Rd
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 Herons Creek by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Herons Creek Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Herons Creek" under Suburb