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Bulla Creek

NSW 2594 • New South Wales

49
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
62.81 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuiet
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About Bulla Creek

Bulla Creek is a small rural locality in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, situated approximately 20 kilometres south-east of Young within the Hilltops Council area. Covering around 62.8 square kilometres of mixed farming and pastoral country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 49 residents. The locality sits within the Hilltops district's fruit and wine country, where stone fruit orchards, cherry growing, and viticulture contribute to the landscape alongside grazing and mixed farming.

Young is the nearest service town, renowned as the Cherry Capital of Australia, offering supermarkets, schools, healthcare, and the vibrant Cherry Festival that celebrates the region's signature crop each spring. The Hilltops wine region produces acclaimed cool-climate wines, particularly Shiraz and Riesling, from vineyards across the elevated South West Slopes. Bulla Creek suits those connected to the horticultural and wine-growing community of the Young district and the productive Hilltops farming country.

Bulla Creek falls under postcode 2594 and is governed by the Hilltops Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Cootamundra electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2594
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hilltops
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Cootamundra
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.23°, 148.11°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
62.81 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2594

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2594, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,999
Median 2023–24
$51,009
▲ 21.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,861

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2594; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
370 km
By Train
No direct service; NSW TrainLink coach from Young to Sydney (approx. 5-6 hr)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 45 min - 4 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 30 min - 4 hr

🛣️ Hume Highway and Olympic Way provide access; Young is the nearest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Bulla Creek has no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily errands, with Young providing the nearest comprehensive facilities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
49
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
155.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.4%
Motor vehicle theft
129.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
414.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
176.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Hilltops →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bulla Creek known for? +

Bulla Creek is a quiet farming locality near Young in the NSW Hilltops district, known for its stone fruit, cherry, and wine-growing country in Australia's Cherry Capital region.

How far is Bulla Creek from Young? +

Bulla Creek is approximately 20 kilometres south-east of Young, typically a 20 to 30 minute drive on Hilltops rural roads.

Does Bulla Creek have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Bulla Creek. NSW TrainLink coaches serve Young (approximately 20 km) with connections to Sydney; a private vehicle is essential for local travel.

What is the population of Bulla Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bulla Creek has a population of approximately 49 residents across its 62 square kilometre area near Young.

Is Bulla Creek a good place to live? +

Bulla Creek suits those connected to the Hilltops horticultural and wine-growing community, with Young's Cherry Capital character and the South West Slopes' acclaimed cool-climate wines all nearby.

What is the postcode for Bulla Creek? +

The postcode for Bulla Creek, NSW is 2594.

Is Bulla Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bulla Creek is part of the Hilltops 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.