Herons Creek, NSW 2439
Port Macquarie-HastingsAll suburbs in postcode 2439
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Median house price
$852,500
-0.9% over the past year.
Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Herons Creek at a glance
- Median unit
- $253,440
- Population
- 246
- Median age 46
Prices: Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Herons Creek
Houses change hands at $852,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (5 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $253,440, roughly 70% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-0.9%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -0.9%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $171,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Herons Creek on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of October 2026
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What to know about Herons Creek
Herons Creek (2439) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW. The median house here is $852,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -0.9% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,423 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Schools in Herons Creek
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 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.
- Family households
- 81%
- Lone person
- 24%
- Owner occupied
- 76%
- Renter occupied
- 14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -0.9%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,423 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.5°C
Rainfall by month
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 Herons Creek
- What is the median house price in Herons Creek?
- The median house price in Herons Creek, NSW 2439 is $852,500 (median of 5 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $253,440. Annual growth is -0.9%.
- How much is my house worth in Herons Creek?
- A useful starting point is the Herons Creek median house price of $852,500 (units $253,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Herons Creek a good investment?
- On the published figures, Herons Creek's median house price fell 0.9% over 12 months, to $852,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No weekly house rent is published for Herons Creek, so there is no house yield to work out. Whether Herons Creek is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Herons Creek postcode?
- Herons Creek is in the 2439 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is Herons Creek?
- Herons Creek is a suburb in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area, NSW 2439.
- 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?
- The population of Herons Creek is approximately 246 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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