Clarence Valley Council
Shark Creek
Shark Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
30
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Shark Creek.
Shark Creek (2463) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Shark Creek has roughly 30 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Shark 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Shark Creek's population at 30, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (125% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 42% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
30
Median age
56
Family households
92%
Lone person
42%
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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
125%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
30
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Shark Creek.
Local schools for Shark Creek
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Government School Catchment
Gulmarrad Public School
Maclean High School
Maclean Public School
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Frequently asked
About Shark Creek.
- What is the Shark Creek postcode?
- Shark Creek is in the 2463 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Shark Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Shark Creek?
- There are 14 schools serving Shark Creek on this page, including Gulmarrad Public School, Maclean High School, Pacific Valley Christian School.
- How walkable is Shark Creek?
- Shark Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Shark Creek?
- Shark Creek is close to Taloumbi, Gulmarrad, South Arm, Tyndale, Yuraygir.
- What is the population of Shark Creek?
- Shark Creek has approximately 30 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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