Stony Creek, NSW 2550 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Stony Creek is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2550, home to 151 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 332 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 151
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,542 /week
- Median personal income
- $794 /week
- Median family income
- $1,812 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mid-Western Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $330 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Bega Valley Public School
- Bega High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- 250 Upper Cobargo Rd
- Upper Cobargo Rd Opp 250
- 126 Upper Cobargo Rd
- 149 Upper Cobargo Rd
- 13594 Princes Hwy
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
Fixed Wireless serves 86.1% of the 79 resolvable premises in Stony Creek. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 86.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 13.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 649 across postcode 2550 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 183 violent offences, 133 theft, 99 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stony Creek?
Stony Creek (NSW 2550) had 151 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Mid-Western Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Stony Creek?
The median advertised rent in Stony Creek is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Stony Creek?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Stony Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bega Valley Public School (6.2 km), Bega High School (7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Stony Creek?
Stony Creek is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (86.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Stony Creek?
Across postcode 2550, 649 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (183), theft (133), property damage (99). 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 Stony Creek?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Stony 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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