Dungog Shire Council
Martins Creek
Martins Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
351
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Martins Creek.
Martins Creek (2420) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Martins Creek has roughly 351 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Martins 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Martins Creek's population at 351, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
351
Median age
40
Family households
78%
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)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
351
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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 Martins Creek.
Local schools for Martins Creek
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Government School Catchment
Martins Creek Public School
Vacy Public School
Paterson Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Martins Creek.
- What is the Martins Creek postcode?
- Martins Creek is in the 2420 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Martins Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $335.
- What schools are in Martins Creek?
- There are 14 schools serving Martins Creek on this page, including Martins Creek Public School, Vacy Public School, Paterson Public School.
- How walkable is Martins Creek?
- Martins Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Martins Creek?
- Martins Creek is close to Paterson, Vacy, Hilldale, Duns Creek, Woerden.
- What is the population of Martins Creek?
- Martins Creek has approximately 351 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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