Watsons Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
94
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Watsons Creek.
The postcode for Watsons Creek is 2355 (NSW).
Watsons Creek (2355) sits in the Tamworth region of NSW.
Watsons Creek has roughly 94 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Watsons 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 7 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Watsons Creek's population at 94, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (57%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
94
Median age
53
Family households
50%
Lone person
57%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
94
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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 Watsons Creek.
Local schools for Watsons Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bendemeer Public School
Kingstown Public School
Attunga Public School
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Frequently asked
About Watsons Creek.
- What is the Watsons Creek postcode?
- Watsons Creek is in the 2355 postcode, in NSW, in the Tamworth Regional Council region.
- Where is Watsons Creek?
- Watsons Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2355, in the Tamworth Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Watsons Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Watsons Creek?
- There are 10 schools serving Watsons Creek on this page, including Bendemeer Public School, Kingstown Public School, Attunga Public School.
- How walkable is Watsons Creek?
- Watsons Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Watsons Creek?
- Watsons Creek is close to Retreat, Bendemeer, Garthowen, Kingstown, Balala.
- What is the population of Watsons Creek?
- The population of Watsons Creek is approximately 94 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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