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Dry Creek

NSW 2337 • New South Wales

50
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
31.79 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuiet
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About Dry Creek

Dry Creek is a small rural locality in the Upper Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, situated approximately 25 kilometres north of Quirindi within the Liverpool Plains Shire area. Covering around 31.8 square kilometres of mixed farming and pastoral country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 50 residents. The locality sits within the valley and hillside country on the northern fringe of the Liverpool Plains, characterised by grazing properties and mixed farming typical of this part of north-western NSW.

Quirindi is the nearest service town, providing shops, schools, healthcare, and community services for the surrounding rural district. The wider Liverpool Plains region is celebrated for its deep black soils and exceptional agricultural productivity, particularly wheat, cotton, and livestock farming. Dry Creek suits those with a connection to the farming community of the Liverpool Plains and Upper Hunter, where the seasonal rhythms of cropping and grazing define rural life.

Dry Creek falls under postcode 2337 and is governed by the Upper Hunter Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2337
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Upper Hunter
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.97°, 151.08°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
31.79 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2337

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2337, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,781
Median 2023–24
$57,077
▲ 22.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$91,150

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2337; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Quirindi Station
25 km
N/A

Bus Services

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

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
335 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink Xplorer from Quirindi to Sydney (approx. 4-5 hr)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min - 4 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr - 3 hr 40 min

🛣️ New England Highway provides access; Quirindi is the nearest rail and service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Dry Creek has no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
50
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
208.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
152.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
291.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
6.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
256.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Upper Hunter →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dry Creek known for? +

Dry Creek is a quiet farming locality near Quirindi in the Upper Hunter, set within the mixed grazing and cropping country on the northern edge of NSW's productive Liverpool Plains.

How far is Dry Creek from Quirindi? +

Dry Creek is approximately 25 kilometres north of Quirindi, typically a 20 to 30 minute drive on the New England Highway and local roads.

Does Dry Creek have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Dry Creek. The nearest NSW TrainLink service is at Quirindi (approximately 25 km), with Xplorer trains to Sydney and the New England region.

What is the population of Dry Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Dry Creek has a population of approximately 50 residents across its 31 square kilometre area in the Liverpool Plains Shire.

Is Dry Creek a good place to live? +

Dry Creek suits those connected to the Liverpool Plains farming community, with Quirindi's services close by and the natural beauty of the Upper Hunter Valley and New England ranges accessible to the north.

What is the postcode for Dry Creek? +

The postcode for Dry Creek, NSW is 2337.

Is Dry Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Dry Creek is part of the Upper Hunter 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.