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Dirty Creek

NSW 2456 • New South Wales

106
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
15.61 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandPeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Dirty Creek

Dirty Creek is a small rural locality in the City of Coffs Harbour local government area in New South Wales, situated along the Pacific Highway corridor approximately 45 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour city centre. The locality covers around 16 square kilometres of hilly coastal hinterland terrain in the Lower North Coast region. With a 2021 Census population of 106 residents, Dirty Creek is characterised by mixed-use rural land including timber production, farming, and residential rural properties on the northern slopes of the Dirty Creek Range — a challenging section of the former Pacific Highway corridor.

The surrounding area is part of the broader Coffs Harbour region, with the locality sitting close to Woolgoolga to the south, where residents can access supermarkets, schools, cafes, and the coastal beaches of the Coffs Coast. The Dirty Creek Range itself gained historical notoriety as one of the most difficult engineering obstacles on the old Pacific Highway between Coffs Harbour and Ballina, before the route was upgraded. The area offers a quiet rural lifestyle with relatively easy access to Woolgoolga (approximately 15 kilometres south) and Grafton further north for additional services.

Dirty Creek falls under postcode 2456 and is governed by the Coffs Harbour Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Coffs Harbour electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2456
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Coffs Harbour
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Coffs Harbour
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.99°, 153.14°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
15.61 km²
Population Density
7 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2456

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2456, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,667
Median 2023–24
$47,626
▲ 26.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,352

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2456; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach (Route 393) — Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga Approx. 20-30 min to Woolgoolga; 40-50 min to Coffs Harbour

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
560 km
By Train
No local rail service; NSW TrainLink North Coast XPT operates from Coffs Harbour Station (approx. 45 km south) to Sydney — journey approx. 6h
By Car (Peak)
5h 30 min – 6h
By Car (Off-Peak)
5h – 5h 30 min

🛣️ Pacific Highway (A1) and Pacific Motorway provide main road access; closest city is Coffs Harbour (45 km south); car essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Dirty Creek has no local shops or services; all errands require driving to Woolgoolga or Coffs Harbour

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
106
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
419.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
304 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 6.6%
Non-DV assault
593.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
17.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
428.3 / 100k
2yr Down 20.4% 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Coffs Harbour →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dirty Creek known for? +

Dirty Creek is known for the Dirty Creek Range, historically one of the most challenging engineering sections of the old Pacific Highway between Coffs Harbour and Ballina. The locality is now a quiet rural area of mixed farming, timber production, and rural residential properties in the Coffs Harbour hinterland.

How far is Dirty Creek from Coffs Harbour? +

Dirty Creek is approximately 45 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour city centre, a drive of around 35 to 45 minutes via the Pacific Highway depending on conditions.

Does Dirty Creek have public transport? +

Public transport access is very limited in Dirty Creek. NSW TrainLink coach services operate along the Pacific Highway corridor connecting nearby Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour, but services are infrequent and a private vehicle is the most practical means of transport for residents.

What is the population of Dirty Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Dirty Creek has a population of 106 residents, making it one of the smaller rural localities in the Coffs Harbour local government area.

Is Dirty Creek a good place to live? +

Dirty Creek suits those seeking a rural lifestyle with access to the Coffs Coast region. The proximity to Woolgoolga's beaches, shops, and services provides good local convenience, and the hinterland setting offers space and quiet. However, limited public transport and the absence of local amenities mean a car is essential.

What is the postcode for Dirty Creek, NSW? +

The postcode for Dirty Creek, New South Wales is 2456, shared with nearby Woolgoolga and surrounding North Coast localities.

Is Dirty Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Dirty Creek is part of the Coffs Harbour 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.