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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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
118
Median age: 51
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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
Education
Schools in Repentance Creek.
Local schools for Repentance Creek
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Government School Catchment
Upper Coopers Creek Public School
Goonengerry Public School
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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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.
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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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