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Billys Creek

NSW 2453 • New South Wales

79
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
80.05 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandBushlandQuietSemi-Rural
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About Billys Creek

Billys Creek is a small rural locality on the Dorrigo Plateau in northern New South Wales, situated within the Bellingen Shire local government area at an elevation of approximately 700 metres above sea level. The locality covers 80 square kilometres of forested highland terrain on the New England Escarpment, part of the Great Dividing Range, and recorded a 2021 Census population of 79 residents. It lies along the historic route from Grafton to Dorrigo and shares the postcode 2453 with the nearby plateau town of Dorrigo, approximately 35 minutes away by road.

The Dorrigo Plateau landscape around Billys Creek is characterised by tall eucalypt forest, cool temperate rainforest pockets, and rural lifestyle properties. The locality has a notably low median personal income of around $31,000, reflecting the small-scale farming, rural trades, and lifestyle community that make up its population. Dorrigo provides the nearest shops, schools, and services, while Coffs Harbour on the coast is accessible within approximately 90 minutes for larger retail and healthcare needs. The nearby Dorrigo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage rainforest, is one of the region's major drawcards.

Billys Creek falls under postcode 2453 and is governed by the Clarence Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Oxley electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2453
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Clarence Valley
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Oxley
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.33°, 152.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
80.05 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2453

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2453, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$30,966
Median 2023–24
$39,940
▲ 29.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$50,420

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2453; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited services via Dorrigo Transit — Dorrigo / Bellingen / Coffs Harbour Dorrigo approx. 35 min by car; Coffs Harbour approx. 90 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
580 km
By Train
No local service; drive to Coffs Harbour for NSW TrainLink services to Sydney (approx. 6 hr)
By Car (Peak)
6 hr - 7 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr 30 min - 6 hr 30 min

🛣️ Pacific Highway via Coffs Harbour is the main road corridor; Grafton is approx. 1 hr north

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; the locality has no local shops, services, or public transport links

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
79
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Clarence Valley Local Government Area, which contains Billys Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
460.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
333.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 6.1%
Non-DV assault
503.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
5.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
373 / 100k
2yr Down 17.1% 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Clarence Valley →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Billys Creek NSW known for? +

Billys Creek is a quiet rural locality on the Dorrigo Plateau, known for its elevated forested landscape and proximity to the Dorrigo National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia UNESCO World Heritage Area. The area is popular with those seeking a rural lifestyle amid cool temperate forests and hinterland scenery.

How far is Billys Creek from Sydney CBD? +

Billys Creek is approximately 580 kilometres north of Sydney, a drive of around 6 to 7 hours via the Pacific Highway. Coffs Harbour, about 90 kilometres to the east, is the nearest regional city with airport and train connections.

Does Billys Creek have public transport? +

Public transport in Billys Creek is extremely limited. There is no rail service on the Dorrigo Plateau, and bus services are sparse. A private vehicle is essential for daily life, with the town of Dorrigo around 35 minutes away by road providing the nearest regular services.

What is the population of Billys Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Billys Creek has a population of 79 residents across its 80 square kilometres, with around 30 dwellings. The median personal income is approximately $31,000, one of the lower figures in northern NSW, reflecting the rural and lifestyle nature of the community.

Is Billys Creek a good place to live? +

Billys Creek suits those seeking a remote rural lifestyle in the cool, forested highlands of northern NSW. The area offers natural beauty, quiet living, and proximity to the Dorrigo National Park rainforest, though residents need to be self-sufficient and comfortable with limited local services and long drives to town.

What is the postcode for Billys Creek NSW? +

The postcode for Billys Creek, New South Wales is 2453, which it shares with the nearby town of Dorrigo and surrounding plateau localities.

Is Billys Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Billys Creek is part of the Clarence Valley 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.