Hanleys Creek
NSW 2420 • New South Wales
About Hanleys Creek
Hanleys Creek is a small rural locality in the Dungog local government area of the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, situated approximately 20 kilometres east of Dungog township in the upper Myall River catchment. The area is characterised by lush green valleys, cleared dairy farming land, and remnant rainforest pockets typical of the Barrington Tops foothills. With a very small population, Hanleys Creek is a quiet pastoral community with a strong connection to the natural landscape.
Residents of Hanleys Creek enjoy a tranquil rural lifestyle centred on farming, hobby farming, and nature-based recreation. The proximity to Barrington Tops National Park and World Heritage-listed rainforest makes the broader area attractive to bushwalkers, birdwatchers, and those escaping metropolitan life. Everyday services are accessed in Dungog, a 20-minute drive, while the larger centre of Maitland is approximately an hour away. The area is popular with families and retirees seeking affordable acreage on the NSW mid-north coast hinterland.
Hanleys Creek falls under postcode 2420 and is governed by the Dungog Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2420
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2420, 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 2420; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car essential locally; Pacific Highway and New England Highway are main routes to Sydney/Newcastle
Remote rural locality; no footpaths or public transport; vehicle essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Dungog High School ICSEA 9374992 3022 126 Eloiza Street
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Dungog Public School ICSEA 9144992 1384 9 Chapman St
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49 Brown Street
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4938 5239 0494 378 196 Cook St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Dungog Local Government Area, which contains Hanleys 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)