Richmond Valley Council

Kangaroo Creek

NSW2460

Kangaroo Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

102

Median age 56

The brief

What to know about Kangaroo Creek.

The postcode for Kangaroo Creek is 2460 (NSW).

Kangaroo Creek (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.

Kangaroo Creek has roughly 102 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Kangaroo 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Kangaroo Creek's population at 102, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

102

Median age

56

Family households

65%

Lone person

25%

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)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$310/wk

Owner occupied

93%

Renter occupied

23%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

102

Median age: 56

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Arson1 (50.0%)
Malicious damage to property1 (50.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

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 Kangaroo Creek.

Local schools for Kangaroo Creek

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Government School Catchment

Coutts Crossing Public School

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Nymboida Public School

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Glenreagh Public School

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Frequently asked

About Kangaroo Creek.

What is the Kangaroo Creek postcode?
Kangaroo Creek is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
Where is Kangaroo Creek?
Kangaroo Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
What is the average rent in Kangaroo Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $310.
What schools are in Kangaroo Creek?
There are 20 schools serving Kangaroo Creek on this page, including Coutts Crossing Public School, Nymboida Public School, Glenreagh Public School.
How walkable is Kangaroo Creek?
Kangaroo Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Kangaroo Creek?
Kangaroo Creek is close to Blaxlands Flat, Kremnos, Blaxlands Creek, Coutts Crossing, Levenstrath.
What is the population of Kangaroo Creek?
The population of Kangaroo Creek is approximately 102 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.

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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