Wilsons Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
466
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Wilsons Creek.
The postcode for Wilsons Creek is 2482 (NSW).
Wilsons Creek (2482) sits in the Byron region of NSW.
Wilsons Creek has roughly 466 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.
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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wilsons Creek's population at 466, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (56% family, 30% lone person).
Population
466
Median age
47
Family households
56%
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)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
466
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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 Wilsons Creek.
Local schools for Wilsons Creek
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Government School Catchment
Wilsons Creek Public School
Goonengerry Public School
Upper Coopers Creek 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 Wilsons Creek.
- What is the Wilsons Creek postcode?
- Wilsons Creek is in the 2482 postcode, in NSW, in the Byron Shire Council region.
- Where is Wilsons Creek?
- Wilsons Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2482, in the Byron Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wilsons Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Wilsons Creek?
- There are 11 schools serving Wilsons Creek on this page, including Wilsons Creek Public School, Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School, Goonengerry Public School.
- How walkable is Wilsons Creek?
- Wilsons Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wilsons Creek?
- Wilsons Creek is close to Mullumbimby Creek, Koonyum Range, Montecollum, Goonengerry, Main Arm.
- What is the population of Wilsons Creek?
- The population of Wilsons Creek is approximately 466 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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