Richmond Valley Council

Barretts Creek

NSW2460

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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Day to day

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

12

Median age: 55

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Barretts Creek.

Local schools for Barretts Creek

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Government School Catchment

Baryulgil Public School

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Copmanhurst Public School

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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.

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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