Upper Crystal Creek, NSW 2484 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Upper Crystal Creek is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2484, home to 212 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Kyogle local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 642 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 212
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,468 /week
- Median personal income
- $565 /week
- Median family income
- $1,767 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Tweed
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Crystal Creek Public School
- Chillingham Public School
- Dungay Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Upper Crystal Creek Rd Opp 325
- 321 Upper Crystal Creek Rd
- Upper Crystal Creek Rd Opp 269
- 269 Upper Crystal Creek Rd
- Upper Crystal Creek Rd At Kazungula Pl
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
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 71.1% of the 45 resolvable premises in Upper Crystal 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: 28.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 71.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,020 across postcode 2484 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 236 theft, 228 violent offences, 164 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Upper Crystal Creek?
Upper Crystal Creek (NSW 2484) had 212 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Tweed local government area.
What is the median rent in Upper Crystal Creek?
The median advertised rent in Upper Crystal Creek is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Upper Crystal Creek?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Upper Crystal Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Crystal Creek Public School (3.8 km), Chillingham Public School (4.2 km), Dungay Public School (7.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Upper Crystal Creek?
Upper Crystal Creek is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (71.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Upper Crystal Creek?
Across postcode 2484, 1,020 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (236), violent (228), property damage (164). 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 Upper Crystal Creek?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Upper Crystal 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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