Lower Creek
NSW 2440 • New South Wales
About Lower Creek
Lower Creek is a small rural locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the Kempsey Shire local government area, approximately 35 km west of the town of Kempsey. The locality lies in the upper reaches of the Macleay River catchment, surrounded by State forest and national park bushland. The 2021 census recorded 66 residents, up from 32 in 2016, reflecting modest growth driven by tree-changers and rural lifestyle seekers. Lower Creek falls within the postcode 2440, which covers a wide swathe of the Macleay Valley hinterland.
Lower Creek attracts residents who value a quiet, bush lifestyle with access to national park hiking, birdwatching and creek swimming. The area borders Werrikimbe National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, offering exceptional natural scenery. The nearest town with full services is Kempsey, roughly 35 km east, and the Oxley Highway links the area to Port Macquarie (about 80 km) and to Tamworth inland. The community is tightly knit and predominantly made up of small-scale hobby farmers, rural dwellers and those working remotely.
Lower Creek falls under postcode 2440 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oxley electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach via Kempsey — Kempsey / Port Macquarie 35–45 min to Kempsey
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Kempsey (~35 km) is the nearest town with a supermarket, hospital and railway station. Port Macquarie (80 km east) is the regional centre with airport and full services.
A remote rural locality with no footpaths or public transport. A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs and work commutes.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Aldavilla Public School ICSEA 8966563 1141 Sherwood Rd
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Bellbrook Public School ICSEA 7326567 2049 Main St
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Crescent Head Public School ICSEA 9876566 0255 42-44 Pacific St
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Frederickton Public School ICSEA 8906566 8217 1 Great North Rd
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Gladstone Public School ICSEA 10046567 4253 13 Kinchela St
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108 Crescent Head Road
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Pacific Hwy
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Green Hill Public School ICSEA 7126562 5591 196 River Street
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Kempsey East Public School ICSEA 8756562 4927 1 Innes St
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Kempsey High School ICSEA 8486562 6166 13 Broughton St
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Kempsey South Public School ICSEA 7676562 7033 21 Queen St
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Melville High School ICSEA 8496562 7511 Nicholson St
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36 Kemp Street
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Kinchela Public School ICSEA 9516567 4828 5 Right Bank Rd
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Smithtown Public School ICSEA 8856567 4529 Cannane St
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Kempsey West Public School ICSEA 7946562 7044 23 Marsh Street
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02 6562 7200 115 - 145 Sea St West
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Hickeys Creek Rd
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Willawarrin Public School ICSEA 83802 6567 1231 85-91 Main Street
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 Lower Creek by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Lower Creek Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Lower Creek" under Suburb