Smiths Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
31.1k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Smiths Creek.
The postcode for Smiths Creek is 2460 (NSW).
Smiths Creek (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Smiths Creek has roughly 31,079 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Smiths 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, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Smiths Creek's population at 31,079, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
31,079
Median age
45
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
31,079
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Smiths Creek.
Local schools for Smiths Creek
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Government School Catchment
Copmanhurst Public School
Westlawn Public School
Grafton High School
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Frequently asked
About Smiths Creek.
- What is the Smiths Creek postcode?
- Smiths Creek is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Smiths Creek?
- Smiths Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Smiths Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Smiths Creek?
- There are 17 schools serving Smiths Creek on this page, including Copmanhurst Public School, Westlawn Public School, St Mary's Primary School.
- How walkable is Smiths Creek?
- Smiths Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Smiths Creek?
- Smiths Creek is close to Punchbowl, Wombat Creek, Newbold, Pulganbar, Stockyard Creek.
- What is the population of Smiths Creek?
- The population of Smiths Creek is approximately 31,079 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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