Upper Horseshoe Creek, NSW 2474 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Upper Horseshoe Creek is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2474, home to 118 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tweed local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 624 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 118
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $1,062 /week
- Median personal income
- $483 /week
- Median family income
- $1,213 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Kyogle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Page
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,250
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Collins Creek Public School
- Barkers Vale Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Horseshoe Creek Rd At Hayes Rd
- Horseshoe Creek Rd Opp Hayes 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 62.5% of the 32 resolvable premises in Upper Horseshoe 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: 62.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 37.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 214 across postcode 2474 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 62 violent offences, 42 theft, 42 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Upper Horseshoe Creek?
Upper Horseshoe Creek (NSW 2474) had 118 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Kyogle local government area.
What is the median rent in Upper Horseshoe Creek?
The median advertised rent in Upper Horseshoe Creek is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Upper Horseshoe Creek?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Upper Horseshoe Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Collins Creek Public School (6.5 km), Barkers Vale Public School (8.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Upper Horseshoe Creek?
Upper Horseshoe Creek is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (62.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Upper Horseshoe Creek?
Across postcode 2474, 214 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (62), theft (42), property damage (42). 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 Horseshoe Creek?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Upper Horseshoe 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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