Richmond Valley Council
Upper Duck Creek
Upper Duck Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,359
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Upper Duck Creek.
Upper Duck Creek (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Upper Duck Creek has roughly 4,359 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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What it’s like to live here.
Upper Duck 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, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Duck Creek's population at 4,359, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
4,359
Median age
63
Family households
–
Lone person
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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)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$204/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,359
Median age: 63
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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 Upper Duck Creek.
Local schools for Upper Duck Creek
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Government School Catchment
Old Bonalbo Public School
Urbenville Public School
Bonalbo Central School
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Frequently asked
About Upper Duck Creek.
- What is the Upper Duck Creek postcode?
- Upper Duck Creek is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Duck Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
- What schools are in Upper Duck Creek?
- There are 13 schools serving Upper Duck Creek on this page, including Old Bonalbo Public School, Urbenville Public School, Bonalbo Central School.
- How walkable is Upper Duck Creek?
- Upper Duck Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Duck Creek?
- Upper Duck Creek is close to Capeen Creek, Toonumbar, Duck Creek, Bean Creek, Brumby Plains.
- What is the population of Upper Duck Creek?
- Upper Duck Creek has approximately 4,359 residents. The median age is 63.
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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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