Majors Creek

NSW 2622 • New South Wales

290
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
69.94 km²
Area
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Median Rent
HistoricRuralArts CommunityRemoteHeritage

About Majors Creek

Majors Creek is a small historic village in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, perched at an elevation of approximately 700 metres around 16 kilometres south of Braidwood and 103 kilometres south-east of Canberra. It falls within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council and recorded a population of 290 at the 2021 Census. The locality was established in 1851 during the gold rush era and retains strong heritage character through its nineteenth-century buildings and the surrounding bush landscape of the Budawang Range foothills. The area lies in the St Vincent County and has long attracted those drawn to its quiet, elevated countryside.

Majors Creek is cherished by artists, smallholders, and weekenders who value its heritage atmosphere, cool-climate gardens, and proximity to the Braidwood arts and food scene. The annual Majors Creek Folk Festival draws visitors from across the region. Day-to-day necessities are sourced from Braidwood (16 km), which offers supermarkets, schools, and medical services. There is no public transport serving the village, so a private vehicle is essential. The surrounding landscape of granite outcrops, tall eucalypt forest, and creek valleys makes it popular for bush walking, horse riding, and nature photography.

Majors Creek falls under postcode 2622 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Coast electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2622
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
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Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.63°, 149.75°
Statistical Area
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Area
69.94 km²
Elevation
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🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coaches — Braidwood / Canberra (via Kings Highway) ~20 min to Braidwood; ~2 hr to Canberra by coach

Commute to Canberra CBD

Distance
103 km
By Train
No rail service; nearest station is Canberra (~103 km by road)
By Bus
Very limited; occasional coaches via Braidwood
By Car (Peak)
~80-90 min to Canberra
By Car (Off-Peak)
~75 min to Canberra

🛣️ Kings Highway (B52) provides the main road link to Batemans Bay (80 km) and Canberra. Road can be affected by frost and ice in winter.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Essentially car-dependent village. Walking paths within the village centre exist but all services and facilities require driving to Braidwood or beyond.

🛒 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 Majors Creek by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Majors Creek Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
290
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Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
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Income 2021
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0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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