Port Macquarie-Hastings
Herons Creek
Herons Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
246
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Herons Creek.
Herons Creek (2439) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Herons Creek has roughly 246 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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What it’s like to live here.
Herons 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Herons Creek's population at 246, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
246
Median age
46
Family households
81%
Lone person
24%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
246
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Herons Creek.
Local schools for Herons Creek
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Government School Catchment
Kendall Public School
Hannam Vale Public School
Camden Haven High School
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Frequently asked
About Herons Creek.
- What is the Herons Creek postcode?
- Herons Creek is in the 2439 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Herons Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Herons Creek?
- There are 12 schools serving Herons Creek on this page, including Kendall Public School, Hannam Vale Public School, Camden Haven High School.
- How walkable is Herons Creek?
- Herons Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Herons Creek?
- Herons Creek is close to Upsalls Creek, Lorne, Kerewong, Swans Crossing, Black Creek.
- What is the population of Herons Creek?
- Herons Creek has approximately 246 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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