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Bakers Creek (Uralla - NSW)

NSW 2358 • New South Wales

13
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
161.59 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableHistoric
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About Bakers Creek (Uralla - NSW)

Bakers Creek is a small rural locality in the New England region of New South Wales, situated within the Uralla Shire Council area near the township of Uralla. The locality is characterised by open pastoral land, granite outcrops, and the cool, elevated climate typical of the New England Tablelands. The area is sparsely settled, with properties focused on cattle and sheep grazing.

Residents of Bakers Creek access services in Uralla, a historic gold-rush town approximately 20 kilometres from Armidale. Uralla provides a post office, shops, schools, and community services, while Armidale — home to the University of New England — offers university facilities, hospitals, and a regional airport. The locality appeals to those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the picturesque New England highlands.

Bakers Creek (Uralla - NSW) falls under postcode 2358 and is governed by the Uralla Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2358
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Uralla
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.54°, 151.30°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
161.59 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2358

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2358, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$36,672
Median 2023–24
$48,324
▲ 31.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,044

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2358; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
480 km
By Train
No local train; Armidale station (~30 km) on NSW TrainLink XPT service to Sydney (~7 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
5 hr to Sydney via New England Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr 45 min

🛣️ Car essential; New England Highway passes through nearby Uralla

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality; no public transport; vehicle required for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
13
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Uralla Local Government Area, which contains Bakers Creek (Uralla - NSW). Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
229.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
147.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
213.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
246.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Uralla →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bakers Creek NSW? +

Bakers Creek is a small rural locality in the Uralla Shire, New England region of NSW, near the historic gold-rush town of Uralla and approximately 30 km from Armidale.

What LGA is Bakers Creek (Uralla) in? +

Bakers Creek falls within the Uralla Shire Council local government area in the New England region of New South Wales.

What services are available near Bakers Creek NSW? +

The nearby town of Uralla provides basic services including shops, post office, and schools. Armidale, approximately 30 km away, offers hospitals, the University of New England, and a regional airport.

Is there public transport near Bakers Creek NSW? +

No local public transport is available in Bakers Creek. The nearest train station is in Armidale (~30 km), with NSW TrainLink XPT services connecting to Sydney.

Is Bakers Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bakers Creek is part of the Uralla LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Bakers Creek? +

Bakers Creek had a population of 13 at the 2021 Census.