Sawpit Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Sawpit Creek.
The postcode for Sawpit Creek is 2474 (NSW).
Sawpit Creek (2474) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Sawpit Creek has roughly 7 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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What it’s like to live here.
Sawpit 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 14 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sawpit Creek's population at 7, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (175% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over.
Population
7
Median age
62
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
175%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
7
Median age: 62
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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 Sawpit Creek.
Local schools for Sawpit Creek
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Government School Catchment
The Risk Public School
Wiangaree Public School
Rathdowney State 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 Sawpit Creek.
- What is the Sawpit Creek postcode?
- Sawpit Creek is in the 2474 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Sawpit Creek?
- Sawpit Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2474, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sawpit Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Sawpit Creek?
- There are 19 schools serving Sawpit Creek on this page, including The Risk Public School, Wiangaree Public School, Rathdowney State School.
- How walkable is Sawpit Creek?
- Sawpit Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sawpit Creek?
- Sawpit Creek is close to Terrace Creek, Findon Creek, Old Grevillia, Grevillia, Sherwood.
- What is the population of Sawpit Creek?
- The population of Sawpit Creek is approximately 7 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.
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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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