Port Macquarie-Hastings

Lower Creek

NSW2440

Lower Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

66

Median age 54

The brief

What to know about Lower Creek.

The postcode for Lower Creek is 2440 (NSW).

Lower Creek (2440) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.

Lower Creek has roughly 66 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.

Lower 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 3 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Lower Creek's population at 66, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (112% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

66

Median age

54

Family households

71%

Lone person

18%

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)

$295/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$200/wk

Owner occupied

112%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

66

Median age: 54

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

9

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Intimidation, stalking and harassment3 (33.3%)
Assault2 (22.2%)
Arson1 (11.1%)
Theft1 (11.1%)
Sexual offences1 (11.1%)

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

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Lower Creek.

Local schools for Lower Creek

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Government School Catchment

Bellbrook Public School

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Chandler Public School

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Ebor Public School

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Frequently asked

About Lower Creek.

What is the Lower Creek postcode?
Lower Creek is in the 2440 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
Where is Lower Creek?
Lower Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2440, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
What is the average rent in Lower Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $200.
What schools are in Lower Creek?
There are 3 schools serving Lower Creek on this page, including Bellbrook Public School, Chandler Public School, Ebor Public School.
How walkable is Lower Creek?
Lower Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Lower Creek?
Lower Creek is close to Carrai, Comara, Georges Creek, Jeogla, Wollomombi.
What is the population of Lower Creek?
The population of Lower Creek is approximately 66 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.

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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