Big Jacks Creek
NSW 2339 • New South Wales
About Big Jacks Creek
Big Jacks Creek is a small rural locality in the Liverpool Plains district of New South Wales, located approximately 50 kilometres south-east of Gunnedah and within the Tamworth state electorate. Covering around 91 square kilometres of gently undulating grazing land, the locality had a population of just 61 residents in 2021, making it one of the more sparsely settled communities in the region. The area is characterised by open pastoral farmland, creek flats, and stands of native vegetation typical of the New England Tablelands foothills.
Life in Big Jacks Creek revolves around agriculture, with cattle grazing and cropping forming the backbone of the local economy. Residents enjoy a quiet, self-sufficient lifestyle with wide open spaces and a strong connection to the land. The nearest service centres of Quirindi and Gunnedah provide access to schools, medical facilities, and shopping, while the Liverpool Plains community maintains a close-knit rural identity.
Big Jacks Creek falls under postcode 2339 and is governed by the Liverpool Plains Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Tamworth electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2339
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2339 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2339; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Quirindi (35 km) is the nearest town with rail access on the Main North line
Remote rural locality with no footpaths or public transport
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Willow Tree Public School ICSEA 98202 6747 1371 46 Merriwa Road
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Liverpool Plains Local Government Area, which contains Big Jacks Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)