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Duns Creek

NSW 2321 • New South Wales

582
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
27.71 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFamily-Friendly
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About Duns Creek

Duns Creek is a rural locality in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, situated approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Maitland in the Upper Hunter electorate. With a population of 582 at the 2021 Census, the area spans over 27 square kilometres of agricultural land and semi-rural residential properties on the fringe of the Hunter Valley. The locality sits between the township of Cessnock to the south and Singleton to the west, offering residents a quiet country lifestyle within reach of the Hunter's major centres.

Duns Creek attracts families and rural-lifestyle seekers who value space and tranquillity while remaining connected to the Hunter Valley's employment and services. Residents commute to Maitland, Cessnock, or Newcastle for work and shopping, with the journey to Newcastle typically taking under an hour by car. The broader Hunter Valley region offers world-class wine tourism, national parks, and the economic activity of the coal mining industry, which influences local incomes and employment.

Duns Creek falls under postcode 2321 and is governed by the Port Stephens Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Paterson, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2321
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Port Stephens
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.66°, 151.68°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
27.71 km²
Population Density
21 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Duns Creek for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.23M
7 sales · ▲ 6.5% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2321

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2321, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$52,674
Median 2023–24
$63,949
▲ 21.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$76,571

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2321; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
160 km
By Train
No direct train; Maitland Station (~30km) serves NSW TrainLink intercity
By Car (Peak)
~2 hrs to Sydney CBD
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Car essential for local travel; Maitland or Cessnock for train access; Newcastle CBD ~55 min

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths or public transport; car required for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
582
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
164.8 / 100k
2yr Down 30.1% 10yr Down 11.1%
Motor vehicle theft
197.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
353.6 / 100k
2yr Down 22.3% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
8.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
249.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.0%
View all 62 offence types for Port Stephens →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Duns Creek NSW? +

Duns Creek is a rural locality in the Hunter Valley, approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Maitland and about 55 kilometres from Newcastle in New South Wales.

What is the population of Duns Creek? +

Duns Creek had a population of 582 residents at the 2021 Census, living primarily on rural and semi-rural properties.

How far is Duns Creek from Newcastle? +

Duns Creek is approximately 55 kilometres from Newcastle city centre, a drive of around 45–55 minutes depending on traffic.

What train station is nearest to Duns Creek? +

The nearest train station is Maitland, approximately 30 kilometres away, which is served by NSW TrainLink services connecting to Sydney and Newcastle.

What is the median house price in Duns Creek? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,225,000, up 6.5% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Duns Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Duns Creek is part of the Port Stephens 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.