Doubtful Creek, NSW 2470

Lismore City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2470

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Median house price

Too few sales for a median

Only 2 house sales were recorded in calendar 2025, too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.

Sales data as of September 2026

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Rent in Doubtful Creek

Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2470)

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What to know about Doubtful Creek

Doubtful Creek (2470) sits in the Lismore region of NSW.

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.

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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 942 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Schools in Doubtful Creek

Schools serving Doubtful Creek: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Stratheden Public School

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Kyogle High School

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Kyogle Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

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%
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
7%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

5 offences recorded in 2025

Top offence categories
Theft3 (60.0%)
Sexual offences1 (20.0%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1 (20.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
942 mm
Hottest month, avg max
30.9°C
Coldest month, avg min
6.3°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Doubtful Creek

What is the Doubtful Creek postcode?
Doubtful Creek is in the 2470 postcode, in NSW, in the Lismore City Council region.
Where is Doubtful Creek?
Doubtful Creek is a suburb in the Lismore City Council area, NSW 2470.
What is the average rent in Doubtful Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $380.
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?
The population of Doubtful Creek is approximately 162 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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