Lithgow City Council

Wheeny Creek

NSW2758

Wheeny Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

74

Median age 45

The brief

What to know about Wheeny Creek.

The postcode for Wheeny Creek is 2758 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.

Wheeny Creek (2758) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.

Wheeny Creek has roughly 74 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Wheeny 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wheeny Creek's population at 74, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (43% family, 24% lone person).

Population

74

Median age

45

Family households

43%

Lone person

24%

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)

$440/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$374/wk

Owner occupied

86%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

74

Median age: 45

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

3

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Intimidation, stalking and harassment2 (66.7%)
Drug offences1 (33.3%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wheeny Creek.

Local schools for Wheeny Creek

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Government School Catchment

Kurrajong East Public School

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Brewongle Environmental Education Centre

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Colo Heights Public School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1302 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

26.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

8.4°C

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Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Wheeny Creek.

What is the Wheeny Creek postcode?
Wheeny Creek is in the 2758 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
Where is Wheeny Creek?
Wheeny Creek is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2758. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Lithgow City Council region.
What is the average rent in Wheeny Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $374.
What schools are in Wheeny Creek?
There are 4 schools serving Wheeny Creek on this page, including Kurrajong East Public School, Brewongle Environmental Education Centre, Colo Heights Public School.
How walkable is Wheeny Creek?
Wheeny Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wheeny Creek?
Wheeny Creek is close to Blaxlands Ridge, Colo, Central Colo, Upper Colo, Lower Portland.
What is the population of Wheeny Creek?
The population of Wheeny Creek is approximately 74 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.

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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