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Godfreys Creek

NSW 2586 • New South Wales

65
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
247.34 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural
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About Godfreys Creek

Godfreys Creek is a small rural locality in the south-west slopes of New South Wales, situated approximately 370 kilometres south-west of Sydney within the Hilltops Council area. Covering around 247 square kilometres of open farming land and creek country, the locality lies in the agricultural district between Young and Cootamundra. With a 2021 Census population of 65 residents, Godfreys Creek is a quiet pastoral community set among the productive grain and sheep country of the NSW Slopes.

The locality is surrounded by the characteristic landscape of the NSW South-West Slopes, with rolling yellow-box farmland, river red gums along creek lines, and productive sheep and wheat farms. Young, famous for its cherry orchards and the annual National Cherry Festival, is the principal service town for the region, offering supermarkets, schools, and hospital services. Godfreys Creek suits farming families who value the wide open spaces, affordable rural property, and community character of the NSW south-west slopes.

Godfreys Creek falls under postcode 2586 and is governed by the Hilltops Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Cootamundra electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2586
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hilltops
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Cootamundra
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.38°, 148.80°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
247.34 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2586

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2586, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,664
Median 2023–24
$48,565
▲ 22.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,237

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2586; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Young
30 km
N/A (drive only)

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach (limited) — Cootamundra and Sydney Approx 4.5 hrs to Sydney

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
370 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink coach from Young (~4.5 hrs to Sydney)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min – 4 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hrs – 3 hr 30 min

🛣️ Accessed via Hume Highway and Young Road; car essential for daily living

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Godfreys Creek is a remote rural locality with no local services; Young provides the nearest essential services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
65
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
155.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.4%
Motor vehicle theft
129.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
414.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
176.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Hilltops →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Godfreys Creek known for? +

Godfreys Creek is a quiet farming locality in the NSW Hilltops area, known for its productive sheep and grain farms in the South-West Slopes district near Young, the cherry capital of Australia.

How far is Godfreys Creek from Sydney? +

Godfreys Creek is approximately 370 kilometres south-west of Sydney, making it roughly a 3.5 to 4 hour drive via the Hume Highway and regional roads.

Does Godfreys Creek have public transport? +

Godfreys Creek has no local public transport. NSW TrainLink coach services operate from Young, approximately 30 kilometres away, with connections to Cootamundra and Sydney.

What is the population of Godfreys Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Godfreys Creek has a population of approximately 65 residents across its 247 square kilometre area.

Is Godfreys Creek a good place to live? +

Godfreys Creek suits farming families who appreciate the open South-West Slopes landscape and affordable rural lifestyle, with the charming town of Young providing essential services about 30 kilometres away.

What is the postcode for Godfreys Creek? +

The postcode for Godfreys Creek is 2586.

Is Godfreys Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Godfreys Creek is part of the Hilltops 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.