Stony Creek (Bega Valley - NSW)
NSW 2545 • New South Wales
About Stony Creek (Bega Valley - NSW)
Stony Creek is a small rural locality situated in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, approximately 331 kilometres south of Sydney on the state's far south coast. The area covers around 27.9 square kilometres and recorded a population of 151 at the 2021 Census, reflecting its character as a thinly settled farming and bushland community. The locality lies within the broader Sapphire Coast region, known for its rugged hinterland ranges, national parks, and proximity to the Bega River valley.
Life in Stony Creek revolves around the quiet rhythms of rural living, with residents relying on the nearby town of Bega — the Shire's main service centre — for shopping, schools, and essential services. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Bega Valley, with rolling farmland, native bushland, and creek corridors that support a range of agricultural activities and wildlife. For those seeking a remote and peaceful lifestyle on the South Coast of New South Wales, Stony Creek offers wide open spaces and a strong sense of rural community.
Stony Creek (Bega Valley - NSW) falls under postcode 2545 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bega electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Bega township Varies
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Accessed via Princes Highway; Bega township is the nearest service centre (~30 min drive)
A fully car-dependent rural locality with no walkable services or shops
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bodalla Public School ICSEA 890Potato Point Rd
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 Stony Creek (Bega Valley - NSW) by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Stony Creek (Bega Valley - NSW) Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Stony Creek (Bega Valley - NSW)" under Suburb
