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Hopkins Creek

NSW 2484 • New South Wales

139
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
12.56 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Semi-RuralSubtropicalHinterlandCar-Dependent
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About Hopkins Creek

Hopkins Creek is a small rural locality in the Tweed Hinterland of northern New South Wales, situated approximately 10 kilometres south of Murwillumbah within the Tweed Shire Council area. Covering just over 12 square kilometres, the locality recorded a population of 139 at the 2021 Census, reflecting its quiet semi-rural character. Nestled in the lush subtropical landscape of the Tweed Valley, the area is characterised by verdant volcanic soils, creek flats, small acreage properties, and remnant rainforest.

Hopkins Creek sits within easy reach of Murwillumbah — the Tweed's regional centre — while being surrounded by some of the most scenic countryside in northern New South Wales, with Wollumbin (Mount Warning) National Park a short drive away. The Gold Coast is approximately 55 kilometres to the north-east, and Byron Bay is within an hour's drive to the south. The locality attracts those seeking a green, peaceful semi-rural lifestyle on the border of NSW and Queensland, with access to both the hinterland and the coast.

Hopkins Creek falls under postcode 2484 and is governed by the Tweed Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Richmond, while state elections fall under the Tweed electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2484
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tweed
Federal Electorate
Richmond
State Electorate
Tweed
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.38°, 153.32°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
12.56 km²
Population Density
11 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2484

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2484, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,665
Median 2023–24
$46,488
▲ 23.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,427

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2484; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Tweed Transit regional bus — Murwillumbah / Tweed Heads ~20–30 min to Murwillumbah

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Robina or Varsity Lakes (~60km) for Gold Coast/Brisbane rail
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1–1.5 hr

🛣️ Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) is ~55km north-east; Byron Bay ~60km south; Pacific Motorway (M1) provides main link to Brisbane and Gold Coast

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local shops or services — a car is essential for all daily needs in this rural hinterland locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
139
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
182.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
202.4 / 100k
2yr Down 30.1% 10yr Up 2.5%
Non-DV assault
416.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
359.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Tweed →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hopkins Creek known for? +

Hopkins Creek is known for its lush subtropical hinterland setting in the Tweed Valley, with scenic acreage properties, proximity to Wollumbin (Mount Warning) National Park, and the relaxed rural lifestyle typical of the northern NSW–Queensland border region.

How far is Hopkins Creek from Brisbane? +

Hopkins Creek is approximately 100 kilometres south of Brisbane CBD, a drive of around 1.5–2 hours via the Pacific Motorway. The Gold Coast is roughly 55 kilometres to the north-east.

Does Hopkins Creek have public transport? +

Public transport in Hopkins Creek is very limited. Tweed Transit regional buses connect the area to Murwillumbah, but there is no rail service. A car is essential for everyday travel, with the nearest rail access on the Gold Coast network roughly 60 kilometres away.

What is the population of Hopkins Creek? +

Hopkins Creek had a population of approximately 139 residents at the 2021 Census, across a compact area of just over 12 square kilometres in the Tweed Shire.

Is Hopkins Creek a good place to live? +

Hopkins Creek appeals to those seeking a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle in the subtropical Tweed Hinterland, with easy access to both the beaches of the Gold Coast and the nature of the Tweed Valley. It suits acreage-lifestyle seekers comfortable with car dependency and limited local services.

What is the postcode for Hopkins Creek? +

The postcode for Hopkins Creek is 2484, shared with Murwillumbah and surrounding Tweed Hinterland localities in New South Wales.

Is Hopkins Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Hopkins Creek is part of the Tweed 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.