Upper Wilsons Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
79
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Upper Wilsons Creek.
The postcode for Upper Wilsons Creek is 2482 (NSW).
Upper Wilsons Creek (2482) sits in the Byron region of NSW.
Upper Wilsons Creek has roughly 79 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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 Wilsons 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, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Wilsons Creek's population at 79, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
79
Median age
48
Family households
78%
Lone person
30%
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)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
79
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Upper Wilsons Creek.
Local schools for Upper Wilsons Creek
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Government School Catchment
Main Arm Upper Public School
Wilsons Creek Public School
The Pocket Public School
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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 Upper Wilsons Creek.
- What is the Upper Wilsons Creek postcode?
- Upper Wilsons Creek is in the 2482 postcode, in NSW, in the Byron Shire Council region.
- Where is Upper Wilsons Creek?
- Upper Wilsons Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2482, in the Byron Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Wilsons Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Upper Wilsons Creek?
- There are 6 schools serving Upper Wilsons Creek on this page, including Main Arm Upper Public School, Wilsons Creek Public School, Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School.
- How walkable is Upper Wilsons Creek?
- Upper Wilsons Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Wilsons Creek?
- Upper Wilsons Creek is close to Palmwoods, Upper Main Arm, Koonyum Range, Huonbrook, Main Arm.
- What is the population of Upper Wilsons Creek?
- The population of Upper Wilsons Creek is approximately 79 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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