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Spring Creek

NSW 2800 • New South Wales

131
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
15.52 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-RuralQuietPeaceful

About Spring Creek

Spring Creek is a small rural locality in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated within the Orange district approximately 33 kilometres east of the city of Orange. Covering around 15.5 square kilometres of rolling tableland, the locality falls within the Calare federal electorate and the state electorate of Orange, reflecting its distinctly agricultural character. With a 2021 Census population of 131 residents across approximately 50 dwellings, it is a quiet farming community in the heart of the Central Tablelands.

Life in Spring Creek revolves around the land, with pastoral and farming properties defining the landscape and local identity. Residents rely on Orange — renowned for its cool-climate wine production, cherry orchards, and apple growing — for shopping, schools, medical services, and other amenities. A private rural lifestyle with expansive views over the Central Tablelands is the main drawcard for those who choose to call Spring Creek home.

Spring Creek falls under postcode 2800 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2800
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.23°, 149.12°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
15.52 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Orange
33 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Orange 40-50 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
260 km
By Train
No direct service; NSW TrainLink coach from Orange (~4 hrs to Sydney)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 45 min – 3 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min – 2 hr 45 min

🛣️ Orange is the regional hub for services; accessible via the Mitchell Highway

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; no walkable services within the locality

🛒 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 Spring Creek by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Spring Creek Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
131
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spring Creek known for? +

Spring Creek is a quiet rural farming locality in the Central Tablelands of NSW, known for its pastoral landscape and proximity to the Orange wine and orchard district. The wider Orange region is celebrated for its cool-climate wines and stone fruit production.

How far is Spring Creek from Orange? +

Spring Creek is approximately 33 kilometres east of Orange, a drive of around 30–40 minutes via local roads.

Does Spring Creek have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport service directly to Spring Creek. The nearest transport hub is Orange, which has NSW TrainLink regional coach and rail connections to Sydney.

What is the population of Spring Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Spring Creek has a population of 131 people across approximately 50 dwellings, making it a very small rural locality.

Is Spring Creek a good place to live? +

Spring Creek suits those seeking a quiet, private rural lifestyle close to the amenities of Orange. It is ideal for farming families or those wanting acreage living within reach of regional services and the celebrated Orange food and wine scene.

What is the postcode for Spring Creek? +

Spring Creek near Orange shares postcode 2800 with the city of Orange and surrounding localities.