Swan Creek, NSW 2462 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Swan Creek is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2462, home to 106 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 486 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 106
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $900 /week
- Median personal income
- $533 /week
- Median family income
- $1,416 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Clarence Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $310 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $752
- Rent share of household income
- 34%
Schools
- Ulmarra Public School
- Grafton High School
- Grafton Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- 1897 Big River Way
- Swan Creek Bus Shelter, School Dr
- Big River Way At Greens Lane
- Big River Way Before Wyatt Straight
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
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 43 resolvable premises in Swan 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: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 165 across postcode 2462 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 39 violent offences, 36 theft, 23 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Swan Creek?
Swan Creek (NSW 2462) had 106 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Swan Creek?
The median advertised rent in Swan Creek is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Swan Creek?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Swan Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ulmarra Public School (5.4 km), Grafton High School (6.3 km), Grafton Public School (6.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Swan Creek?
Swan Creek is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Swan Creek?
Across postcode 2462, 165 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (39), theft (36), other (23). 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 Swan Creek?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Swan 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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