Twelve Mile Creek, NSW 2324 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Twelve Mile Creek is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2324, home to 159 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Maitland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 173 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 159
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $933 /week
- Median personal income
- $556 /week
- Median family income
- $1,187 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Port Stephens
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $273 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,582
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Karuah Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- The Bucketts Way Before Flannerys Trail
- 42 The Bucketts Way
- The Bucketts Way Before Pacific Hwy
- Pacific Hwy Opp Australian Motor Home Tourist Park
- Pacific Hwy Before 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 100.0% of the 12 resolvable premises in Twelve Mile 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.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
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 Twelve Mile Creek?
Twelve Mile Creek (NSW 2324) had 159 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Port Stephens local government area.
What is the median rent in Twelve Mile Creek?
The median advertised rent in Twelve Mile Creek is $273/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Twelve Mile Creek?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Twelve Mile Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Karuah Public School (9.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Twelve Mile Creek?
Twelve Mile Creek is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Twelve Mile 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 Twelve Mile Creek?
In Twelve Mile 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 Twelve Mile Creek?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Twelve Mile Creek centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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