King Creek, NSW 2446 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
King Creek is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2446, home to 1,863 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Walcha local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 301 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,863
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $2,088 /week
- Median personal income
- $721 /week
- Median family income
- $2,192 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $410 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Wauchope Public School
- Wauchope High School
- Huntingdon Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops
- Old King Creek Rd Opp Manzanillo Dr
- Old King Creek Rd At Manzanillo Dr
- Old King Creek Rd At Arranbee Rd
- King Creek Rd At Berowra Pl
- King Creek Rd Opp Berowra Pl
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
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 83.3% of the 663 resolvable premises in King Creek. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 13.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 83.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 776 across postcode 2446 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 262 violent offences, 149 theft, 118 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of King Creek?
King Creek (NSW 2446) had 1,863 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in King Creek?
The median advertised rent in King Creek is $410/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in King Creek?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near King Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wauchope Public School (5.2 km), Wauchope High School (5.7 km), Huntingdon Public School (8.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in King Creek?
King Creek is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (83.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is King Creek?
Across postcode 2446, 776 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (262), theft (149), property damage (118). 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 King Creek?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the King Creek centroid. 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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