Tweed Shire Council
Smiths Creek
Smiths Creek at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,492
Median age 51
About
Welcome to Smiths Creek.
Smiths Creek (2474) sits in the Tweed region of NSW. The median house here is $286,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
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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Houses change hands at $286,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $57,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Smiths Creek on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$286,000
$205,920
6,492
Median age: 51
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.09% (median rent $280/wk against a $286,000 price tag). Units yield 6.01% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading5.09%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading6.01%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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
–
Lone person
–
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.
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 median house price in Smiths Creek?
- The median house price in Smiths Creek, NSW 2474 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- 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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