Bobs Creek
NSW 2439 • New South Wales
About Bobs Creek
Bobs Creek is a quiet rural locality in the Hastings Valley of New South Wales, situated in the hinterland between Port Macquarie and Wauchope within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area. The locality covers 11 square kilometres of subtropical coastal hinterland at around 152.75° east and 31.59° south, and recorded a population of 119 residents at the 2021 census. The surrounding landscape comprises forested hills, creek systems, and rural properties typical of the mid-north coast hinterland. The area lies in the Port Macquarie electorate and is part of the broader Hastings River catchment.
Residents of Bobs Creek enjoy a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle close to the amenities of both Wauchope (approximately 15 kilometres inland) and Port Macquarie (approximately 25 kilometres to the coast), giving access to beaches, schools, hospitals, and the retail hubs of the mid-north coast. The region is popular with tree-changers and families who appreciate the natural beauty of the Hastings hinterland, including state forests, waterholes, and walking tracks. Port Macquarie Airport offers regional connections, and the Pacific Highway provides efficient access to both Sydney and Brisbane.
Bobs Creek 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.
Location
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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
- Busways Mid North Coast — Port Macquarie / Wauchope approx. 30–40 min to Port Macquarie
Commute to Port Macquarie
🛣️ Private vehicle is the primary transport. Wauchope is the nearest town (~15 km). Port Macquarie is the major regional hub for medical, retail, and educational services.
Small rural hinterland locality with no local shops or services. A vehicle is necessary for all daily activities. The locality is well connected by road to both Wauchope and Port Macquarie.
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 Bobs 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)