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Lankeys Creek

NSW 2644 • New South Wales

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
135.88 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandMountainAgricultural
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About Lankeys Creek

Lankeys Creek is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated approximately 380 kilometres south-west of Sydney near the town of Tumbarumba in the southern Snowy Mountains foothills. The locality covers around 136 square kilometres of high country pastoral land and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The area features the transition between the Riverina plains and the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, with timber country and grazing properties.

Tumbarumba, approximately 20 kilometres to the east, is the main service town for the district, providing a hospital, school, general stores, and community facilities, and is known as a gateway to the Snowy Mountains and Bago State Forest. The surrounding area is popular for timber trail cycling, fishing, and access to the Snowy Mountains ski fields. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves the locality.

Lankeys Creek falls under postcode 2644 and is governed by the Greater Hume Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Farrer, while state elections fall under the Albury electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2644
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Hume
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Albury
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.77°, 147.39°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
135.88 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2644

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2644, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,299
Median 2023–24
$53,115
▲ 28.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,345

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2644; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

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

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
380 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink coach from Tumbarumba to Wagga Wagga then train to Sydney; approx. 6 hours
By Car (Peak)
5–6 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hours

🛣️ Snowy Mountains Highway provides road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

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

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
120.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
164 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
129.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
120.9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Greater Hume →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lankeys Creek known for? +

Lankeys Creek is a quiet rural locality in the Snowy Mountains foothills near Tumbarumba, known for its timber country, pastoral grazing, and access to the Bago State Forest cycling trails.

How far is Lankeys Creek from Sydney CBD? +

Lankeys Creek is approximately 380 kilometres south-west of Sydney CBD, around 5 to 6 hours by road via the Snowy Mountains Highway.

Does Lankeys Creek have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Lankeys Creek. NSW TrainLink coach services operate from Tumbarumba (approximately 20 km east) to Wagga Wagga for train connections.

What is the population of Lankeys Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Lankeys Creek has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small rural locality in the Snowy Mountains foothills.

Is Lankeys Creek a good place to live? +

Lankeys Creek suits those seeking a quiet mountain foothills lifestyle near Tumbarumba, with Snowy Mountains ski fields, timber trails, and fishing streams accessible from the area.

What is the postcode for Lankeys Creek? +

The postcode for Lankeys Creek, NSW is 2644.

Is Lankeys Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lankeys Creek is part of the Greater Hume 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.