Tweed Shire Council
Smiths Creek
Smiths Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,492
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Smiths Creek.
Smiths Creek (2474) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Smiths Creek has roughly 6,492 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Smiths Creek's population at 6,492, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
6,492
Median age
51
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
6,492
Median age: 51
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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 Smiths Creek.
Local schools for Smiths Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
The Risk Public School
Wiangaree Public School
Kyogle High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Smiths Creek.
- What is the Smiths Creek postcode?
- Smiths Creek is in the 2474 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Smiths Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Smiths Creek?
- There are 6 schools serving Smiths Creek on this page, including The Risk Public School, Wiangaree Public School, Kyogle High 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 Upper Eden Creek, Afterlee, Eden Creek, Toonumbar, Ghinni Ghi.
- What is the population of Smiths Creek?
- Smiths Creek has approximately 6,492 residents. 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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