Tweed Shire Council

Crabbes Creek

NSW2483

Crabbes Creek at a glance

Walk score

4

Very car dependent

Population

343

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Crabbes Creek.

The postcode for Crabbes Creek is 2483 (NSW).

Crabbes Creek (2483) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.

Crabbes Creek has roughly 343 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.

Crabbes Creek scores 4/100 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 5 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Crabbes Creek's population at 343, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

343

Median age

47

Family households

69%

Lone person

16%

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)

$480/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$400/wk

Owner occupied

77%

Renter occupied

19%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

343

Median age: 47

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

13

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft6 (46.2%)
Assault3 (23.1%)
Malicious damage to property2 (15.4%)
Arson1 (7.7%)
Against justice procedures1 (7.7%)

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.

Walk Score

4

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Crabbes Creek.

Local schools for Crabbes Creek

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Government School Catchment

Crabbes Creek Public School

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Burringbar Public School

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The Pocket 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

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Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Crabbes Creek.

What is the Crabbes Creek postcode?
Crabbes Creek is in the 2483 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
Where is Crabbes Creek?
Crabbes Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2483, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Crabbes Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $400.
What schools are in Crabbes Creek?
There are 7 schools serving Crabbes Creek on this page, including Crabbes Creek Public School, Burringbar Public School, The Pocket Public School.
How walkable is Crabbes Creek?
Crabbes Creek has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Crabbes Creek?
Crabbes Creek is close to Mooball, Yelgun, Middle Pocket, Wooyung, Burringbar.
What is the population of Crabbes Creek?
The population of Crabbes Creek is approximately 343 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.

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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