Hilltops
Hovells Creek
Hovells Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
27
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Hovells Creek.
Hovells Creek (2794) sits in the Hilltops region of NSW.
Hovells Creek has roughly 27 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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What it’s like to live here.
Hovells 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, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hovells Creek's population at 27, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (110% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (110% family households, 50% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
27
Median age
51
Family households
110%
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)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
110%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
27
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Hovells Creek.
Local schools for Hovells Creek
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Government School Catchment
Bigga Public School
Holmwood Public School
Cowra Public School
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Frequently asked
About Hovells Creek.
- What is the Hovells Creek postcode?
- Hovells Creek is in the 2794 postcode, in NSW, in the Hilltops region.
- What is the average rent in Hovells Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Hovells Creek?
- There are 9 schools serving Hovells Creek on this page, including Bigga Public School, Holmwood Public School, Cowra Public School.
- How walkable is Hovells Creek?
- Hovells Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hovells Creek?
- Hovells Creek is close to Wyangala, Mount Collins, Darbys Falls, Mount Mcdonald, Reids Flat.
- What is the population of Hovells Creek?
- Hovells Creek has approximately 27 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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