Tabbil Creek
NSW 2420 • New South Wales
About Tabbil Creek
Tabbil Creek is a small rural locality within Dungog Shire in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, situated approximately 200 kilometres north of Sydney. The area covers just over 17 square kilometres of hilly bushland and agricultural land, with a modest population of around 53 residents recorded in the 2021 census. The locality is named after the creek that runs through it, a tributary of the Williams River system. It falls within the federal Division of Lyne and the state electorate of Upper Hunter.
The surrounding landscape is marked by lush green hills, dense eucalypt forests, and productive grazing country typical of the Hunter hinterland. Residents generally travel to nearby Dungog township, approximately 15–20 kilometres away, for shopping, schooling, and healthcare. The area attracts small-scale farmers, hobby farmers, and those seeking a peaceful rural retreat within reasonable reach of the Hunter Valley wine region. Outdoor activities such as bushwalking, birdwatching, and fishing in the Williams River system are popular pastimes for local residents.
Tabbil Creek falls under postcode 2420 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Local school bus — Dungog Approx 25 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Dungog is the nearest service town with rail access. Newcastle is ~85 km away for broader services.
Deeply rural locality with no public transport or walking infrastructure. Private vehicle is essential.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Dungog High School ICSEA 9374992 3022 126 Eloiza Street
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Dungog Public School ICSEA 9144992 1384 9 Chapman St
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49 Brown Street
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4938 5239 0494 378 196 Cook St
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 Tabbil Creek by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Tabbil Creek Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Tabbil Creek" under Suburb