Black Creek (Snowy Valleys - NSW)
NSW 2439 • New South Wales
About Black Creek (Snowy Valleys - NSW)
Black Creek is a small rural locality on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales, situated within the Port Macquarie–Hastings Council area near Wauchope. With just 16 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of the most sparsely populated localities in the region, covering approximately 11 square kilometres of hilly, forested countryside. The area is surrounded by state forest and farmland, giving it a deeply rural and secluded character. Its postcode (2439) is shared with nearby Wauchope, the nearest township for services.
Life in Black Creek revolves around the land — small-scale farming, hobby farms, and a close connection to the natural environment are hallmarks of the community. Residents rely on Wauchope (around 10–15 km away) for schooling, shopping, and medical needs, with the larger Port Macquarie city just 50 kilometres to the east offering a full range of services and a regional airport. The locality suits those seeking privacy, acreage living, and a peaceful bush lifestyle well away from urban pressures.
Black Creek (Snowy Valleys - NSW) falls under postcode 2439 and is governed by the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Port Macquarie electorate.
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2439
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2439, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2439; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular local bus services — Wauchope / Port Macquarie Car only
Commute to Port Macquarie
🛣️ Primarily car-dependent; Wauchope is the nearest service town
Entirely rural — no footpaths or local services within walking distance; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Kendall Public School ICSEA 9366559 0040 Logans Crossing Rd
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Port Macquarie-Hastings Local Government Area, which contains Black Creek (Snowy Valleys - NSW). 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)