Gulf Creek
NSW 2347 • New South Wales
About Gulf Creek
Gulf Creek is a rural locality covering 170.1 square kilometres located in New South Wales approximately 55 kilometres from Tamworth and around 490 kilometres from Sydney. With a population of just 45 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Gulf Creek is one of the smaller rural localities in the region, characterised by open farmland and sparse settlement. The locality's locality classification reflects its largely agricultural or natural land use, with properties typically comprising broad-acre farms, grazing land, or bushland holdings.
The surrounding New South Wales countryside offers the quiet rhythms of rural life, with residents relying on Tamworth for shopping, schools, medical services, and community facilities. Like many small localities across regional New South Wales, Gulf Creek is part of a broader agricultural community where farming families have worked the land for generations. Those drawn to Gulf Creek value the open space, privacy, and connection to the land that rural living provides.
Gulf Creek falls under postcode 2347 and is governed by the Gwydir Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Tamworth electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2347
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2347, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2347; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled services — Tamworth Approx 41 min by car
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Tamworth approximately 55 km away
A car is essential for all errands; no footpaths or local shops exist in this rural locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Barraba Central School ICSEA 8396782 1104 7 West Street
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60 Fitzroy Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Gwydir Local Government Area, which contains Gulf Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)