Collins Creek, NSW 2474 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Collins Creek is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2474, home to 167 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tweed local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 618 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 167
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,057 /week
- Median personal income
- $466 /week
- Median family income
- $1,135 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Kyogle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $265 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Collins Creek Public School
- Wiangaree Public School
- The Risk Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops
- Collins Creek Rd At Gonpa Rd
- Collins Creek Public School, Collins Valley Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 857 mm
- Reference station: Amberley AMO, 98.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 52.7% of the 55 resolvable premises in Collins Creek. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 47.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 52.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 214 across postcode 2474 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 62 violent offences, 42 theft, 42 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Collins Creek?
Collins Creek (NSW 2474) had 167 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Kyogle local government area.
What is the median rent in Collins Creek?
The median advertised rent in Collins Creek is $265/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Collins Creek?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Collins Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Collins Creek Public School (1.5 km), Wiangaree Public School (7.4 km), The Risk Public School (9.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Collins Creek?
Collins Creek is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (52.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Collins Creek?
Across postcode 2474, 214 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (62), theft (42), property damage (42). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Collins Creek?
In Collins Creek, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (98.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Collins Creek?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Collins Creek centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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