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Herons Creek

NSW 2439 • New South Wales

246
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
85.14 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralQuietHistoric
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About Herons Creek

Herons Creek is a small rural township on New South Wales' North Coast, located approximately 291 kilometres north of Sydney and around 30 kilometres south-west of Port Macquarie, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area. With a population of around 246 residents, the locality retains a quiet, close-knit character centred on its historic timber industry and surrounding farmland. The area forms part of the Camden Haven hinterland, a region known for its lush green countryside and relaxed pace of life.

Herons Creek is best known as the site of a long-running Boral timber mill, which has been the township's primary employer since the early 1900s. The locality is also notable as the childhood home of acclaimed film director Baz Luhrmann. Residents rely largely on nearby Port Macquarie and Taree for shopping, schools, and services, with the North Coast highway providing reasonable connectivity. The surrounding bushland and farmland offer a genuinely rural lifestyle for those seeking space and quiet away from larger coastal towns.

Herons Creek falls under postcode 2439 and is governed by the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Port Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2439
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Port Macquarie
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.56°, 152.72°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
85.14 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$853K
5 sales · vs 2024 n/a

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 2439

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2439, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,140
Median 2023–24
$46,604
▲ 25.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,692

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2439; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Port Macquarie / Taree 40-60 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
291 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest station at Taree (~50km)
By Car (Peak)
3h 20min - 3h 45min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3h - 3h 20min

🛣️ Port Macquarie is the closest major centre (~30km north); Pacific Highway provides main road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Herons Creek is a small rural township with no walkable retail or services; a car is essential for daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

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    Kendall Public School ICSEA 936
    6559 0040 Logans Crossing Rd
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
246
▲ 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 Macquarie-Hastings Local Government Area, which contains Herons Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
220.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
154.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.6%
Non-DV assault
487.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
208.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Port Macquarie-Hastings →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Herons Creek known for? +

Herons Creek is best known for its long-running Boral timber mill, which has been the township's major employer since 1915. It is also noted as the childhood hometown of celebrated film director Baz Luhrmann, who grew up in the area.

How far is Herons Creek from Sydney? +

Herons Creek is approximately 291 kilometres north of Sydney CBD, roughly a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via the Pacific Highway.

Does Herons Creek have public transport? +

Public transport options in Herons Creek are very limited. The township's own railway station closed in 1974, and the nearest active station is at Taree, around 50 kilometres to the south. A car is essential for getting around.

What is the population of Herons Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Herons Creek has a population of approximately 246 residents, making it a very small rural township within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area.

Is Herons Creek a good place to live? +

Herons Creek suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle close to the natural beauty of NSW's North Coast hinterland. It is best suited to people who value space, quiet, and community over urban conveniences, and who are comfortable driving to nearby Port Macquarie or Taree for most services.

What is the postcode for Herons Creek? +

The postcode for Herons Creek is 2439.

What is the median house price in Herons Creek? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $852,500. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Herons Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Herons Creek is part of the Port Macquarie-Hastings 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.