Stony Creek, NSW 2850 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Stony Creek is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2850, home to 151 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Lithgow local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 199 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
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $330 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Wollar Rd Opp Kurtz Lane
- Wollar Rd At Kurtz Lane
- Wollar Rd At Stoney Creek Rd
- Wollar Rd Opp Stoney Creek 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
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: 1,167 across postcode 2850 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 366 violent offences, 223 theft, 161 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stony Creek?
Stony Creek (NSW 2850) 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.
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 2850, 1,167 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (366), theft (223), property damage (161). 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?
4 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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