Barretts Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
12
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Barretts Creek.
The postcode for Barretts Creek is 2460 (NSW).
Barretts Creek (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Barretts Creek has roughly 12 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Barretts 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barretts Creek's population at 12, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (38% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (50%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
12
Median age
55
Family households
38%
Lone person
50%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
38%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
12
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
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Education
Schools in Barretts Creek.
Local schools for Barretts Creek
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Government School Catchment
Baryulgil Public School
Copmanhurst Public School
Rappville Public School
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Frequently asked
About Barretts Creek.
- What is the Barretts Creek postcode?
- Barretts Creek is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Barretts Creek?
- Barretts Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barretts Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Barretts Creek?
- There are 4 schools serving Barretts Creek on this page, including Baryulgil Public School, Copmanhurst Public School, Rappville Public School.
- How walkable is Barretts Creek?
- Barretts Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barretts Creek?
- Barretts Creek is close to Upper Fine Flower, Fine Flower, Carnham, Mount Marsh, Coaldale.
- What is the population of Barretts Creek?
- The population of Barretts Creek is approximately 12 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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