Werris Creek, NSW 2341 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Werris Creek is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2341, home to 1,478 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Gunnedah local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 286 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,478
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $941 /week
- Median personal income
- $498 /week
- Median family income
- $1,214 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Liverpool Plains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $906
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Werris Creek Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 28 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 42 bus stops
- North St At Henry St
- Dewhurst St At North St
- Henry St Before Russell St
- Werris Creek Station, Single St
- Werris Creek Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 6 pubs and bars
- 12 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 660 mm
- Reference station: Tamworth Airport AWS, 37.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 58.6% of the 885 resolvable premises in Werris Creek. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 20.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 15.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 58.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 122 across postcode 2341 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 27% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 49 violent offences, 17 property damage, 15 theft.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Werris Creek?
Werris Creek (NSW 2341) had 1,478 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Liverpool Plains local government area.
What is the median rent in Werris Creek?
The median advertised rent in Werris Creek is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Werris Creek?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Werris Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Werris Creek Public School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Werris Creek?
Werris Creek is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (58.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Werris Creek?
Across postcode 2341, 122 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (49), property damage (17), theft (15). 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 Werris Creek?
In Werris Creek, mean daily temperatures range from 9.9°C to 25°C and annual rainfall is 660 mm measured at the Tamworth Airport AWS weather station (37.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Werris Creek?
44 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Werris Creek centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 28 bus stops, 2 train 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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