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Boxers Creek

NSW 2580 • New South Wales

259
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
78.82 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralQuietCommuter Belt
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About Boxers Creek

Boxers Creek is a rural locality on the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, approximately 12 kilometres east of Goulburn and 185 kilometres south-west of Sydney, within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council area. With a population of around 259 residents spread across nearly 79 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled area perched at an elevation of 720 metres above sea level. The locality sits near the Hume Highway corridor — one of Australia's major road links between Sydney and Melbourne — giving it a strategic position despite its quiet rural character.

The landscape around Boxers Creek is typical of the Southern Tablelands: open grassy plains, scattered eucalypt woodland, and rolling hills suited to livestock grazing and farming. Goulburn, just 12 kilometres to the west, provides access to schools, supermarkets, a hospital, and a train station on the Main Southern Railway line connecting to Sydney and Canberra. Boxers Creek itself has no commercial infrastructure, appealing to those seeking a peaceful rural retreat with the convenience of a regional city just a short drive away.

Boxers Creek falls under postcode 2580 and is governed by the Goulburn Mulwaree Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2580
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Goulburn Mulwaree
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.76°, 149.84°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
78.82 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Boxers Creek for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$400K
5 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2580

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2580, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,824
Median 2023–24
$58,066
▲ 21.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,854

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2580; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Goulburn
12 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • No local bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
185 km
By Train
Drive to Goulburn Station (12km), then approx. 2 hr by train to Sydney Central
By Car (Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 50 min – 2 hr 10 min

🛣️ Via Hume Highway. Goulburn is the nearest hub for rail, bus, and services.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural locality with no local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
259
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 5.8%
Non-DV assault
552.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
259.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.1%
View all 62 offence types for Goulburn Mulwaree →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boxers Creek known for? +

Boxers Creek is a quiet rural locality on the Southern Tablelands known for its elevated farmland, open pastoral scenery, and proximity to Goulburn. It sits along the Hume Highway corridor — one of Australia's busiest road links between Sydney and Melbourne.

How far is Boxers Creek from Sydney? +

Boxers Creek is approximately 185 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a drive of around two hours via the Hume Highway. Goulburn, just 12 kilometres west, serves as the nearest regional service centre.

Does Boxers Creek have public transport? +

Boxers Creek has no local public transport. The nearest train station is Goulburn (approximately 12km to the west), which has regular services to Sydney and Canberra on the Main Southern Railway.

What is the population of Boxers Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Boxers Creek has a population of approximately 259 people across a rural locality covering around 79 square kilometres.

Is Boxers Creek a good place to live? +

Boxers Creek suits those who want a quiet rural lifestyle within reach of a regional city. With Goulburn just 12 kilometres away, residents have access to schools, hospitals, and shops while enjoying open countryside and the cool Southern Tablelands climate.

What is the postcode for Boxers Creek? +

The postcode for Boxers Creek is 2580, shared with Goulburn and surrounding localities.

What is the median house price in Boxers Creek? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $400,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Boxers Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Boxers Creek is part of the Goulburn Mulwaree 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.