Yippin Creek, NSW 2446 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Yippin Creek is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2446, home to 758 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Walcha local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 300 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 758
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,553 /week
- Median personal income
- $756 /week
- Median family income
- $1,719 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,976
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Wauchope Public School
- Wauchope High School
- Beechwood Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops
- Yippin Creek Rd At Rosella Pl
- Yippin Creek Rd Opp Rosella Pl
- Beechwood Rd Opp Yippin Creek Rd
- Yippenvale Cct At Riverbreeze Dr
- Rosewood Rd Opp Quarry Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 7 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 22 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 11 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 82.1% of the 330 resolvable premises in Yippin Creek. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 82.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 16.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 776 across postcode 2446 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 262 violent offences, 149 theft, 118 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yippin Creek?
Yippin Creek (NSW 2446) had 758 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Yippin Creek?
The median advertised rent in Yippin Creek is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Yippin Creek?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Yippin Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wauchope Public School (1.9 km), Wauchope High School (2.1 km), Beechwood Public School (3.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Yippin Creek?
Yippin Creek is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (82.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Yippin Creek?
Across postcode 2446, 776 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (262), theft (149), property damage (118). 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 Yippin Creek?
13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Yippin Creek centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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