Richmond Valley Council

Wombat Creek

NSW2460

Wombat Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

31.1k

Median age 66

The brief

What to know about Wombat Creek.

The postcode for Wombat Creek is 2460 (NSW).

Wombat Creek (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.

Wombat Creek has roughly 31,079 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Wombat 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wombat Creek's population at 31,079, with a median age of 66. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

31,079

Median age

66

Family households

Lone person

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)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$255/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

31,079

Median age: 66

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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 Wombat Creek.

Local schools for Wombat Creek

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Government School Catchment

Copmanhurst Public School

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Westlawn Public School

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Grafton High School

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Frequently asked

About Wombat Creek.

What is the Wombat Creek postcode?
Wombat Creek is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
Where is Wombat Creek?
Wombat Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
What is the average rent in Wombat Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
What schools are in Wombat Creek?
There are 19 schools serving Wombat Creek on this page, including Copmanhurst Public School, Westlawn Public School, St Mary's Primary School.
How walkable is Wombat Creek?
Wombat Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wombat Creek?
Wombat Creek is close to Upper Copmanhurst, Smiths Creek, Newbold, Copmanhurst, Winegrove.
What is the population of Wombat Creek?
The population of Wombat Creek is approximately 31,079 (2021 Census). The median age is 66.

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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