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Gradys Creek

NSW 2474 • New South Wales

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
71.05 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSubtropicalBushlandQuiet
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About Gradys Creek

Gradys Creek is a small rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated approximately 740 kilometres north of Sydney near the town of Kyogle in the Border Ranges hinterland. The locality covers around 71 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is set in the subtropical Border Ranges volcanic country near the NSW-Queensland border, featuring cleared farming land and remnant rainforest patches.

Kyogle, approximately 20 kilometres to the south, provides the main services for the district including shops, schools, and community facilities, and is known as the "Gateway to the Rainforests" for its proximity to the Border Ranges and Nightcap Range National Parks. The broader Northern Rivers region is popular for its subtropical lifestyle, organic farming, and World Heritage rainforests. A car is essential.

Gradys Creek falls under postcode 2474 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
2474
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Kyogle
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.40°, 152.94°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
71.05 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2474

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2474, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$33,379
Median 2023–24
$42,063
▲ 26.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$50,734

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2474; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kyogle
20 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
740 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Kyogle (approx. 20 km) to Sydney; approx. 10 hours
By Car (Peak)
8.5–9.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
8.5 hours

🛣️ Pacific Highway and New England Highway provide road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Kyogle.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 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 Gradys 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

What is Gradys Creek known for? +

Gradys Creek is a subtropical rural locality near Kyogle in the NSW Border Ranges, known for its farming land amid World Heritage rainforest country near the Queensland border.

How far is Gradys Creek from Sydney CBD? +

Gradys Creek is approximately 740 kilometres north of Sydney CBD, around 8.5 to 9.5 hours by road via the Pacific Highway.

Does Gradys Creek have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Gradys Creek. NSW TrainLink services operate from Kyogle (approximately 20 km south) to Sydney and Brisbane.

What is the population of Gradys Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Gradys Creek has a population of approximately 59 residents, a small rural community in the Border Ranges hinterland.

Is Gradys Creek a good place to live? +

Gradys Creek suits those seeking a quiet subtropical farming lifestyle in the Border Ranges, with Kyogle's gateway town services and the World Heritage rainforests on the doorstep.

What is the postcode for Gradys Creek? +

The postcode for Gradys Creek, NSW is 2474.

Is Gradys Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Gradys 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.