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Bullawa Creek

NSW 2390 • New South Wales

130
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
161.79 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalOutbackPeaceful
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About Bullawa Creek

Bullawa Creek is a rural locality in north-western New South Wales, situated within the Narrabri Shire local government area in the Liverpool Plains and Namoi River corridor region. The locality covers approximately 161 square kilometres and has a population of around 130 residents, reflecting its sparse settlement across a large area of agricultural and grazing land. The median household income aligns with the farming economy of the region, where cotton, grain crops, and sheep are the mainstays of the local rural industry.

Narrabri, approximately 30 kilometres to the south, serves as the primary regional centre for Bullawa Creek residents, offering supermarkets, schools, the Narrabri District Hospital, and essential services. The broader Narrabri Shire is well known as a major cotton-growing region and is home to the Australia Telescope Compact Array, a significant astronomical research facility. Bullawa Creek offers a quiet, wide-open rural lifestyle typical of north-western NSW, with the flat to undulating landscapes and clear skies of the Namoi Valley making it appealing for those seeking a farming or grazing property lifestyle.

Bullawa Creek falls under postcode 2390 and is governed by the Narrabri Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2390
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Narrabri
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.41°, 149.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
161.79 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2390

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2390, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,057
Median 2023–24
$59,692
▲ 29.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$71,241

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2390; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Narrabri
30 km
N/A — drive required

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Narrabri Approx 30 min by car

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
550 km
By Train
Drive to Narrabri, then NSW TrainLink coach/rail approx 8-9 hrs to Sydney
By Car (Peak)
6 hrs – 6 hrs 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hrs 30 min – 6 hrs

🛣️ Newell Highway provides the main north-south road connection through the region

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Completely car-dependent with no local services; Narrabri provides the nearest shops, schools, and healthcare

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
130
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
406.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
265.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
586.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
7.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
554.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Narrabri →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bullawa Creek known for? +

Bullawa Creek is a quiet rural locality in the Narrabri Shire, surrounded by the cotton-growing and grazing lands typical of north-western NSW's Namoi Valley region.

How far is Bullawa Creek from Narrabri? +

Bullawa Creek is approximately 30 kilometres from Narrabri town, typically a 25 to 35 minute drive via local rural roads.

Does Bullawa Creek have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Bullawa Creek. The nearest transport connections are in Narrabri, and a private vehicle is essential for all travel in this rural locality.

What is the population of Bullawa Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bullawa Creek has a population of approximately 130 residents, spread across a large rural area of over 161 square kilometres.

Is Bullawa Creek a good place to live? +

Bullawa Creek suits those seeking a quiet, spacious rural lifestyle in north-western NSW, with farming or grazing land and the amenities of Narrabri accessible within a short drive.

What is the postcode for Bullawa Creek? +

The postcode for Bullawa Creek is 2390, which covers the Narrabri area and surrounding localities in north-western NSW.

Is Bullawa Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bullawa Creek is part of the Narrabri 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.