Herons Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
246
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Herons Creek.
The postcode for Herons Creek is 2443 (NSW).
Herons Creek (2443) sits in the Mid-Coast 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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Day to day
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 5 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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
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Transport
Education
Schools in Herons Creek.
Local schools for Herons Creek
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Government School Catchment
Herons Creek Public School
Kendall 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 2443 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Herons Creek?
- Herons Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2443, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Herons Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Herons Creek?
- There are 7 schools serving Herons Creek on this page, including Herons Creek Public School, Kendall 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 Bobs Creek, Crowdy Bay, Bobs Creek, Logans Crossing, Jolly Nose.
- 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 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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