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Doubtful Creek
Doubtful Creek at a glance
Median house
$579,000
Median unit
$205,920
Days on market
31
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
162
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Doubtful Creek.
Doubtful Creek (2470) sits in the Lismore region of NSW. The median house here is $579,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Doubtful Creek has roughly 162 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. Listings here typically sell in 31 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
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Houses change hands at $579,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 64% below the house median. Days on market sit around 31, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $116,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Doubtful Creek on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 31, typical for the state.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$579,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
$579,000
$205,920
31
Average days to sell
162
Median age: 43
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.51% (median rent $280/wk against a $579,000 price tag). Units yield 7.32% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (7%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.51%
Based on $579,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.32%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202682%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202631 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Doubtful Creek's population at 162, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
162
Median age
43
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Doubtful 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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 Doubtful Creek.
Local schools for Doubtful Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Stratheden Public School
Kyogle High School
Kyogle Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Doubtful Creek.
- What is the median house price in Doubtful Creek?
- The median house price in Doubtful Creek, NSW 2470 is $579,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Doubtful Creek postcode?
- Doubtful Creek is in the 2470 postcode, in NSW, in the Lismore City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Doubtful Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Doubtful Creek?
- There are 5 schools serving Doubtful Creek on this page, including Stratheden Public School, Kyogle High School, Kyogle Public School.
- How walkable is Doubtful Creek?
- Doubtful Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Doubtful Creek?
- Doubtful Creek is close to Woolners Arm, Ettrick, Iron Pot Creek, Babyl Creek, Sextonville.
- What is the population of Doubtful Creek?
- Doubtful Creek has approximately 162 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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