Toms Creek
NSW 2446 • New South Wales
About Toms Creek
Toms Creek is a small rural town in the hinterland of the NSW Mid North Coast, located within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area, approximately 40 kilometres west of Port Macquarie. With a population of just 33 at the 2021 census, it is a quiet, tightly settled community nestled in the ranges west of the coast. The locality is part of Macquarie County and sits within the federal Division of Lyne and state Electoral District of Oxley.
The Toms Creek area is characterised by lush green valleys, small farms, and acreage lifestyle properties, popular with those seeking a peaceful rural retreat within reach of Port Macquarie's beaches and services. The surrounding hinterland supports hobby farming, cattle grazing, and creative communities. Residents make the scenic drive to Port Macquarie for schools, shopping, and the coast.
Toms Creek falls under postcode 2446 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Macquarie electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited community bus — Wauchope / Port Macquarie ~45-60 min
Commute to Port Macquarie
🛣️ No rail service. Wauchope (~25km) is the nearest town with limited bus connections. Car is essential; Port Macquarie Airport is ~45km away.
A remote hinterland community with no footpaths or nearby amenities. All daily needs require a car trip to Wauchope or Port Macquarie.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Long Flat Public School ICSEA 8876587 4255 5077 Oxley Highway
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Beechwood Public School ICSEA 9596585 6136 614 Beechwood Road
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Huntingdon Public School ICSEA 8386585 6144 2876 Oxley Highway
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4 Avondale Street
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Wauchope High School ICSEA 8946585 1400 Nelson St
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Wauchope Public School ICSEA 9006585 2277 Waugh 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 Toms Creek by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Toms Creek Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Toms Creek" under Suburb