Upper Duck Creek
NSW 2469 • New South Wales
About Upper Duck Creek
Upper Duck Creek is a small rural village situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, located approximately 12 kilometres east of Old Bonalbo along the Clarence Way. The locality lies near Haystack Mountain and is surrounded by the hilly hinterland that characterises this part of the Clarence Valley, approximately 770 kilometres north-east of Sydney. With a population of around 276 residents recorded in the 2011 census, the village is a close-knit farming community set among cattle properties, State forests, and subtropical bushland. The area shares postcode 2469 with the Tabulam and Bonalbo localities.
Upper Duck Creek offers a genuinely off-grid lifestyle, with residents engaged in cattle farming, small-scale agriculture, and bush living. The nearby township of Bonalbo provides a general store, school, and basic services, while Grafton — approximately 100 kilometres to the east — serves as the nearest regional centre with a hospital, supermarkets, and the Casino-Murwillumbah rail line. The surrounding landscape is popular with bushwalkers and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts, and the area is part of the eco-tourism corridor connecting northern NSW's tablelands. Upper Duck Creek suits those seeking an affordable, remote lifestyle with a strong sense of rural community.
Upper Duck Creek falls under postcode 2469 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach connections — Casino / Grafton ~1h 30min to Casino
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Extremely remote. Grafton (~100 km east) is the primary regional centre. Car is the only practical mode of daily transport.
Upper Duck Creek is a remote rural village with no local services. Private vehicle is the only practical transport option for daily life.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bonalbo Central School ICSEA 7916665 1205 Yabbra St
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Chatsworth Island Public School ICSEA 9776646 4346 Chatsworth Island Rd
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Drake Public School ICSEA 92802 6737 6677 Allison Street
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Mummulgum Public School ICSEA 8816664 7205 Bruxner Hwy
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Old Bonalbo Public School ICSEA 7766665 3124 Duck Creek Road
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Rappville Public School ICSEA 8966661 7109 Lyons Street
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Tabulam Public School ICSEA 7756666 1219 Clarence 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 Upper Duck Creek by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Upper Duck Creek Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Upper Duck Creek" under Suburb