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Carrs Creek

NSW 2460 • New South Wales

186
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
5.49 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Semi-RuralRiversideQuietCBD-Adjacent
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About Carrs Creek

Carrs Creek is a small rural locality within the Clarence Valley Council area of northern New South Wales, situated immediately north of Grafton — the Clarence Valley's main regional city. Despite its compact 5.5 square kilometre footprint, the locality is home to around 186 residents who benefit from proximity to Grafton's full range of urban amenities. The area lies close to the Clarence River, set within the rich agricultural and natural landscape that characterises this part of the NSW Northern Rivers region.

As a fringe locality bordering Grafton, Carrs Creek residents enjoy easy access to the city's shops, services, schools, and the Grafton Base Hospital, while living in a quieter semi-rural setting adjacent to the urban fringe. Grafton itself is renowned for its spectacular jacaranda-lined streets, the annual Grafton Jacaranda Festival, and the broad reaches of the Clarence River. The Summerland Way connects the area northward, and Coffs Harbour — with its airport and coastal attractions — is approximately 100 kilometres to the north-east.

Carrs Creek falls under postcode 2460 and is governed by the Clarence Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2460
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Clarence Valley
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.32°, 153.27°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
5.49 km²
Population Density
34 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2460

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2460, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,571
Median 2023–24
$49,663
▲ 22.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,261

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2460; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Grafton Station
3 km
N/A (car recommended)

Bus Services

  • Clarence Valley Bus Co. local routes — Grafton city centre 5–10 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
640 km
By Train
Drive to Grafton Station (~3 km), NSW TrainLink North Coast Line to Sydney Central (~9 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
7 hrs – 7 hrs 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
6 hrs 30 min – 7 hrs

🛣️ Pacific Highway (A1) is the main road route; Coffs Harbour is ~100 km north-east; local access to Grafton services within minutes

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Carrs Creek is a semi-rural locality on Grafton's northern fringe; most services require a short drive into Grafton city

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
186
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
460.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
333.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 6.1%
Non-DV assault
503.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
5.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
373 / 100k
2yr Down 17.1% 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Clarence Valley →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carrs Creek known for? +

Carrs Creek is a quiet semi-rural locality on the northern edge of Grafton in the Clarence Valley. It is known for its peaceful rural character close to the Clarence River and its convenient proximity to Grafton's jacaranda-lined streets and regional services.

How far is Carrs Creek from Grafton? +

Carrs Creek borders Grafton directly to the north, making it approximately 2–4 kilometres from Grafton's city centre — a short 5–10 minute drive to reach shops, schools, and services.

Does Carrs Creek have public transport? +

Carrs Creek has access to Clarence Valley Bus Company local bus routes that connect to Grafton's city centre. Grafton Station, on the NSW TrainLink North Coast Line to Sydney, is approximately 3 kilometres away, making regional rail access straightforward.

What is the population of Carrs Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Carrs Creek has a population of 186 residents across a compact 5.5 square kilometre area, reflecting its character as a small fringe locality adjoining the Grafton urban area in the Clarence Valley Council.

Is Carrs Creek a good place to live? +

Carrs Creek offers a quiet semi-rural lifestyle immediately adjacent to Grafton, making it appealing to those who want to be near a regional city's services and amenities while enjoying a more relaxed, residential setting. The Clarence River and Grafton's historic streetscapes are close at hand.

What is the postcode for Carrs Creek? +

Carrs Creek, New South Wales has the postcode 2460.

Is Carrs Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Carrs Creek is part of the Clarence Valley 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.