Richmond Valley Council
Fortis Creek
Fortis Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
38
Median age 58
The brief
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.
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Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
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%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
38
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Fortis Creek.
Local schools for Fortis Creek
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Government School Catchment
Copmanhurst Public School
Westlawn Public School
Grafton High School
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Frequently asked
About Fortis Creek.
- What is the Fortis Creek postcode?
- Fortis Creek is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fortis Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- 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?
- Fortis Creek has approximately 38 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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