Lismore City Council

Doubtful Creek

NSW2470

Doubtful Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

162

Median age 43

The brief

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.

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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.

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

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

162

Median age: 43

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

5

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

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

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

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Doubtful Creek.

Local schools for Doubtful Creek

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Government School Catchment

Stratheden Public School

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Kyogle High School

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Kyogle 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 Doubtful Creek.

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.

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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