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Doubtful Creek

NSW 2470 • New South Wales

162
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
56.13 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Doubtful Creek

Doubtful Creek is a small rural locality in the Richmond Valley region of northern New South Wales, situated approximately 100 kilometres south-west of Lismore. Set in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, the area encompasses more than 56 square kilometres of hilly farmland and bushland, home to around 162 residents. The locality sits within a tranquil valley environment, reflecting the region's history of timber-getting and small-scale farming.

Residents of Doubtful Creek enjoy a quiet, off-the-beaten-path lifestyle surrounded by subtropical bushland and rural scenery. The nearest service centre is Casino, roughly 30 kilometres away, where residents access shopping, schools, and health facilities. The community is small and self-sufficient, with a strong sense of place shaped by the Northern Rivers' alternative-lifestyle culture and deep rural heritage. The area appeals to those seeking privacy, space, and a genuine connection to the natural environment.

Doubtful Creek falls under postcode 2470 and is governed by the Kyogle Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2470
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Kyogle
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.93°, 152.75°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
56.13 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2470

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2470, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$42,053
Median 2023–24
$50,592
▲ 20.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,723

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2470; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
760 km
By Train
N/A — no direct rail access
By Car (Peak)
8+ hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
7 hr 30 min

🛣️ Casino (30 km) is the nearest town; Sydney is approximately 760 km away

Walkability Car-Dependent

Extremely rural area; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
162
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
156.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
156.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
240 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
229.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Kyogle →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Doubtful Creek located? +

Doubtful Creek is a rural locality in the Richmond Valley region of northern NSW, about 30 km west of Casino and 100 km south-west of Lismore.

What is the population of Doubtful Creek? +

Doubtful Creek has a population of approximately 162 people based on 2021 Census data.

What is the nearest town to Doubtful Creek? +

Casino is the nearest significant town, approximately 30 kilometres from Doubtful Creek, offering shopping, schools, and essential services.

Is Doubtful Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Doubtful Creek is part of the Kyogle 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.