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Bottle Creek

NSW 2469 • New South Wales

42
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
25.76 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteHinterlandForestNorthern Rivers
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About Bottle Creek

Bottle Creek is a small rural locality in the Richmond Valley region of northern New South Wales, within the Kyogle Local Government Area. The locality covers approximately 26 square kilometres of Northern Rivers hinterland country and had a population of just 42 at the 2021 census. Set in the hill country of the far north coast hinterland, it shares the postcode 2469 with surrounding localities including Tabulam and Minyama. Bottle Creek falls within the federal electorate of Page and the NSW state electorate of Lismore.

Bottle Creek is a deeply rural locality characterised by native forest, scrub and scattered farmholdings typical of the Northern Rivers hinterland. Access to services requires travel to Kyogle or Casino (each approximately 80–90 kilometres) for everyday needs, making it one of the more remote localities in the region. The natural landscape offers bushland walks, wildlife habitat and the quiet appeal of a very private rural existence. The locality attracts self-sufficient landholders who value isolation and a strong connection to the Northern Rivers natural environment.

Bottle Creek falls under postcode 2469 and is governed by the Kyogle Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2469
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Kyogle
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.34°, 153.00°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
25.76 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2469

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2469 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$37,478
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$44,967

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2469; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Casino
85 km
North Coast Line (NSW TrainLink — limited regional services)

Commute to Casino

Distance
85 km
By Car (Peak)
~80 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~75 min

🛣️ Extremely car-dependent with no public transport. Lismore (~100km east) is the nearest major regional centre for healthcare and full services. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is ~130km east.

Walkability Car-Dependent

One of the most remote localities in Northern Rivers NSW. No services or infrastructure within the locality — private vehicle is the only practical means of transport.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
42
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
156.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
156.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
240 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
229.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Kyogle →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bottle Creek known for? +

Bottle Creek is a deeply rural locality characterised by native forest, scrub and scattered farmholdings typical of the Northern Rivers hinterland.

How far is Bottle Creek from Sydney CBD? +

Bottle Creek is approximately 85 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately ~80 min in peak hour and ~75 min off-peak.

Does Bottle Creek have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Casino (85 km away, approximately null walk) on the North Coast Line (NSW TrainLink — limited regional services).

What is the population of Bottle Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bottle Creek has a very small population of approximately 42 residents, making it one of the smallest localities in the region.

Is Bottle Creek a good place to live? +

Bottle Creek is a sparsely populated locality suited to those seeking a rural or wilderness experience rather than typical suburban amenities.

What is the postcode for Bottle Creek? +

The postcode for Bottle Creek is 2469. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

Is Bottle Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bottle Creek is part of the Kyogle 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.