Herons Creek, NSW 2439 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Herons Creek is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2439, home to 246 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 293 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 246
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,266 /week
- Median personal income
- $537 /week
- Median family income
- $1,416 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,473
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Herons Creek Public School
- Kendall Public School
- Camden Haven High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Herons Creek Rd At Pacific Hwy
- Pacific Hwy At Cluleys Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 85.4% of the 48 resolvable premises in Herons 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.
- Fibre to the Node: 2.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 12.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 85.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 159 across postcode 2439 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 45 violent offences, 29 property damage, 28 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Herons Creek?
Herons Creek (NSW 2439) had 246 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Herons Creek?
The median advertised rent in Herons Creek is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Herons Creek?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Herons Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Herons Creek Public School (0.9 km), Kendall Public School (4.9 km), Camden Haven High School (5.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Herons Creek?
Herons Creek is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (85.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Herons Creek?
Across postcode 2439, 159 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (45), property damage (29), other (28). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Herons Creek?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Herons 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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