Ballina Shire Council

Repentance Creek

NSW2480

Repentance Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

118

Median age 51

The brief

What to know about Repentance Creek.

The postcode for Repentance Creek is 2480 (NSW).

Repentance Creek (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.

Repentance Creek has roughly 118 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.

Repentance 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 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Repentance Creek's population at 118, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

118

Median age

51

Family households

66%

Lone person

9%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$310/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$265/wk

Owner occupied

64%

Renter occupied

20%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

118

Median age: 51

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

5

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft2 (40.0%)
Sexual offences1 (20.0%)
Against justice procedures1 (20.0%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1 (20.0%)

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 Repentance Creek.

Local schools for Repentance Creek

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Government School Catchment

Upper Coopers Creek Public School

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Goonengerry Public School

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Rosebank Public School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1304 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.9°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

12.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Repentance Creek.

What is the Repentance Creek postcode?
Repentance Creek is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
Where is Repentance Creek?
Repentance Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Repentance Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $265.
What schools are in Repentance Creek?
There are 10 schools serving Repentance Creek on this page, including Upper Coopers Creek Public School, Goonengerry Public School, Rosebank Public School.
How walkable is Repentance Creek?
Repentance Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Repentance Creek?
Repentance Creek is close to Upper Coopers Creek, Upper Coopers Creek, Goonengerry, Rosebank, Dorroughby.
What is the population of Repentance Creek?
The population of Repentance Creek is approximately 118 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.

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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