Clarence Valley Council
James Creek
James Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
257
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about James Creek.
James Creek (2463) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
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.
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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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
257
Median age
52
Family households
91%
Lone person
6%
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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$423/wk
Owner occupied
98%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
257
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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
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Education
Schools in James Creek.
Local schools for James Creek
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Government School Catchment
Harwood Island Public School
Maclean Public School
Gulmarrad Public School
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Frequently asked
About James Creek.
- What is the James Creek postcode?
- James Creek is in the 2463 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in James Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $423.
- 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?
- James Creek has approximately 257 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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