Richmond Valley Council
Bean Creek
Bean Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
56
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Bean Creek.
Bean Creek (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Bean Creek has roughly 56 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Bean 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bean Creek's population at 56, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 40% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
56
Median age
59
Family households
68%
Lone person
40%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
56
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bean Creek.
Local schools for Bean Creek
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Government School Catchment
Old Bonalbo Public School
Urbenville Public School
Bonalbo Central School
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Frequently asked
About Bean Creek.
- What is the Bean Creek postcode?
- Bean Creek is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bean Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Bean Creek?
- There are 3 schools serving Bean Creek on this page, including Old Bonalbo Public School, Urbenville Public School, Bonalbo Central School.
- How walkable is Bean Creek?
- Bean Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bean Creek?
- Bean Creek is close to Yabbra, Capeen Creek, Duck Creek, Old Bonalbo, Boomi Creek.
- What is the population of Bean Creek?
- Bean Creek has approximately 56 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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