Macdonalds Creek
NSW 2339 • New South Wales
About Macdonalds Creek
Macdonalds Creek is a rural locality in the Liverpool Plains local government area of New South Wales, approximately 380 kilometres north of Sydney and 45 kilometres south-west of Tamworth. Covering around 70 square kilometres of fertile agricultural land, it is part of the renowned Liverpool Plains farming district, one of the most productive grain and livestock regions in Australia. The area supports a small dispersed population of around 250 people, living on large rural properties amid open paddocks and creek-lined landscapes.
Agriculture — predominantly grain growing, beef cattle, and sheep — is the backbone of life in Macdonalds Creek. Residents access schooling, medical services, and day-to-day shopping in the nearby town of Quirindi, the regional hub for the Liverpool Plains. The broader region is known for its rich black-soil plains, friendly community spirit, and a lifestyle centred around farming and the land. It appeals to those with agricultural roots or those seeking a quiet rural property in one of NSW's most fertile farming regions.
Macdonalds Creek falls under postcode 2339 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink Xplorer — Sydney Central via Tamworth Approx 5 hrs from Quirindi
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Nearest town Quirindi has a train station on the Sydney–Armidale line. Tamworth Airport (~45 km) offers daily flights to Sydney.
Fully rural locality; private vehicle is essential for all daily activities and access to services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
-
Willow Tree Public School ICSEA 98202 6747 1371 46 Merriwa Road
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 Macdonalds Creek by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Macdonalds Creek Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Macdonalds Creek" under Suburb