Limeburners Creek, NSW 2324 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Limeburners Creek is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2324, home to 327 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Maitland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 173 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 327
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,586 /week
- Median personal income
- $666 /week
- Median family income
- $1,676 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,499
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Karuah Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Shetland Dr At Old Coach Rd
- Old Coach Rd At The Bucketts Way
- The Bucketts Way Opp Old Coach Rd
- The Bucketts Way After Old Coach Rd
- Twelve Mile Creek, The Bucketts Way
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
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 49.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 83.5% of the 103 resolvable premises in Limeburners 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: 16.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 83.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,112 across postcode 2324 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 700 violent offences, 424 theft, 264 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Limeburners Creek?
Limeburners Creek (NSW 2324) had 327 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Limeburners Creek?
The median advertised rent in Limeburners Creek is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Limeburners Creek?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Limeburners Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Karuah Public School (8.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Limeburners Creek?
Limeburners Creek is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (83.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Limeburners Creek?
Across postcode 2324, 2,112 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (700), theft (424), property damage (264). 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 Limeburners Creek?
In Limeburners Creek, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (49.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Limeburners Creek?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Limeburners Creek centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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