James Creek, NSW 2463
Clarence Valley CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2463
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Median house price
$1,060,000
-10.7% over the past year.
Median of 9 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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James Creek at a glance
- Median unit
- $240,480
- Weekly rent
- $620
- Houses
- Population
- 257
- Median age 52
Prices: Median of 9 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2463), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in James Creek
Houses change hands at $1,060,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (9 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $240,480, roughly 77% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-10.7%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -10.7%, 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 $212,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2463)
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What to know about James Creek
James Creek (2463) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $1,060,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -10.7% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
James Creek has roughly 257 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.
What it’s like to live here
James 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,255 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in James 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 James Creek's population at 257, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (98% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (91% family households, 6% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 91%
- Lone person
- 6%
- Owner occupied
- 98%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.04% (median rent $620/wk against a $1,060,000 price tag).
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.04%
- On the $1,060,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -10.7%
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.
Crime and safety
3 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,255 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 9.0°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 James Creek
- What is the median house price in James Creek?
- The median house price in James Creek, NSW 2463 is $1,060,000 (median of 9 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is -10.7%.
- How much is my house worth in James Creek?
- A useful starting point is the James Creek median house price of $1,060,000 (units $240,480). 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 James Creek a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in James Creek is 3.0%: the median weekly house rent is $620 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2463), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,060,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 10.7% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether James 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 James Creek postcode?
- James Creek is in the 2463 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- Where is James Creek?
- James Creek is a suburb in the Clarence Valley Council area, NSW 2463.
- What is the average rent in James Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $620.
- What schools are in James Creek?
- There are 10 schools serving James Creek on this page, including Harwood Island Public School, Valley Hope Christian School, Pacific Valley Christian School.
- How walkable is James Creek?
- James Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near James Creek?
- James Creek is close to Maclean, Palmers Channel, Townsend, Harwood, Ashby Island.
- What is the population of James Creek?
- The population of James Creek is approximately 257 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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