Back Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,969
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Back Creek.
The postcode for Back Creek is 2671 (NSW).
Back Creek (2671) sits in the Forbes region of NSW.
Back Creek has roughly 3,969 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Back Creek scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Back Creek's population at 3,969, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
3,969
Median age
42
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$191/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
3,969
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Back Creek.
Local schools for Back Creek
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Government School Catchment
Caragabal Public School
Wyalong Public School
West Wyalong Public School
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Frequently asked
About Back Creek.
- What is the Back Creek postcode?
- Back Creek is in the 2671 postcode, in NSW, in the Forbes Shire Council region.
- Where is Back Creek?
- Back Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2671, in the Forbes Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Back Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $191.
- What schools are in Back Creek?
- There are 6 schools serving Back Creek on this page, including Caragabal Public School, Wyalong Public School, West Wyalong Public School.
- How walkable is Back Creek?
- Back Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Back Creek?
- Back Creek is close to Lake Cowal, Caragabal, Pullabooka, Bland, Wyalong.
- What is the population of Back Creek?
- The population of Back Creek is approximately 3,969 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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