Chowan Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
57
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Chowan Creek.
The postcode for Chowan Creek is 2484 (NSW).
Chowan Creek (2484) sits in the Kyogle region of NSW.
Chowan Creek has roughly 57 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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What it’s like to live here.
Chowan 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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chowan Creek's population at 57, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (93% family households, 50% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
57
Median age
59
Family households
93%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
57
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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 Chowan Creek.
Local schools for Chowan Creek
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Government School Catchment
Uki Public School
Main Arm Upper Public School
Stokers Siding Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Chowan Creek.
- What is the Chowan Creek postcode?
- Chowan Creek is in the 2484 postcode, in NSW, in the Kyogle Council region.
- Where is Chowan Creek?
- Chowan Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2484, in the Kyogle Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chowan Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Chowan Creek?
- There are 20 schools serving Chowan Creek on this page, including Uki Public School, Main Arm Upper Public School, Stokers Siding Public School.
- How walkable is Chowan Creek?
- Chowan Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Chowan Creek?
- Chowan Creek is close to Rowlands Creek, Smiths Creek, Upper Burringbar, Upper Main Arm, Uki.
- What is the population of Chowan Creek?
- The population of Chowan Creek is approximately 57 (2021 Census). 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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