Fortis Creek, NSW 2460

Richmond Valley CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2460

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Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rent in Fortis Creek

Weekly rent (house)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$415/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2460)

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What to know about Fortis Creek

Fortis Creek (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.

Fortis Creek has roughly 38 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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

Fortis 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,028 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Schools in Fortis Creek

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

Government schools

Copmanhurst Public School

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Westlawn Public School

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Grafton High 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 Fortis Creek's population at 38, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (50%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population
38
Median age
58
Family households
57%
Lone person
50%
Owner occupied
100%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

3 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft3 (100.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,028 mm
Hottest month, avg max
30.3°C
Coldest month, avg min
6.9°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 Fortis Creek

What is the Fortis Creek postcode?
Fortis Creek is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
Where is Fortis Creek?
Fortis Creek is a suburb in the Richmond Valley Council area, NSW 2460.
What is the average rent in Fortis Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $415.
What schools are in Fortis Creek?
There are 7 schools serving Fortis Creek on this page, including Copmanhurst Public School, Westlawn Public School, St Mary's Primary School.
How walkable is Fortis Creek?
Fortis Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Fortis Creek?
Fortis Creek is close to Moleville Creek, The Pinnacles, Whiteman Creek, Stockyard Creek, The Whiteman.
What is the population of Fortis Creek?
The population of Fortis Creek is approximately 38 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.

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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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