Smiths Creek (Clarence Valley - NSW)
NSW 2460 • New South Wales
About Smiths Creek (Clarence Valley - NSW)
Smiths Creek is a small rural locality in the Clarence Valley of northern New South Wales, within postcode 2460, located approximately 30 kilometres southwest of Grafton. With a population of just 20 at the 2021 census across 33.7 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled area of pastoral country and native bushland in the upper Clarence River catchment. The undulating landscape features mixed farming on the fertile river flats.
Life in Smiths Creek centres on cattle grazing and small-scale farming in the scenic Clarence Valley hinterland. There are no services within the locality — residents rely on Grafton for all shopping, schools, and amenities. The area offers affordable rural acreage in a lush subtropical setting, appealing to farming families and those seeking extreme rural privacy in the Northern Rivers region.
Smiths Creek (Clarence Valley - NSW) falls under postcode 2460 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Northern Tablelands electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Grafton
🛣️ Grafton is the nearest city. Coffs Harbour is about 1.5 hours south.
No footpaths, shops, or services. Completely car-dependent.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Baryulgil Public School ICSEA 7756647 2124 7135 Clarence Way
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4 Hennessy Drive
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84 Washpool Road
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Copmanhurst Public School ICSEA 9046647 3121 13 Prescott Street
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Coutts Crossing Public School ICSEA 9036649 3225 1570 Armidale Road
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Cowper Public School ICSEA 774Clarence & Samuel Sts
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39 Victoria Street
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37-39 Victoria Street
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Grafton High School ICSEA 9416642 3355 97 Mary Street
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Grafton Public School ICSEA 9076642 1000 86 Queen St
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27-29 Victoria Street
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Westlawn Public School ICSEA 9406642 7466 239 North St
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Lawrence Public School ICSEA 9476647 7354 64-70 High St
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Nymboida Public School ICSEA 9086649 4137 3890 Armidale Rd
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Gillwinga Public School ICSEA 7746642 2344 Hyde St
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South Grafton High School ICSEA 8756642 1466 Tyson St
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South Grafton Public School ICSEA 9056642 3388 Primary campus - Vere St
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Hyde Street
Crime Statistics
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