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Mortons Creek

NSW 2446 • New South Wales

309
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
42.30 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandQuietAffordable
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About Mortons Creek

Mortons Creek is a rural locality in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area of New South Wales, tucked into the hinterland west of Port Macquarie. Situated inland from the Mid North Coast, the locality lies in the Hastings Valley region near Wauchope, approximately 50 kilometres from Port Macquarie. With a population of 309 recorded in the 2021 Census and an area of over 42 square kilometres, it is a lightly settled rural community within the Lyne federal electorate and Port Macquarie state electorate.

The locality is characterised by green hinterland hills, scattered rural properties, and a quiet lifestyle typical of the Hastings Valley's inland communities. Neighbouring areas include Hollisdale, Pappinbarra, and Bril Bril, forming a loose network of small rural localities set amid farmland and bushland. There are no local commercial services in Mortons Creek; residents travel to Wauchope or Port Macquarie for shopping, schools, and healthcare, and a private vehicle is essential for daily life.

Mortons Creek falls under postcode 2446 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
2446
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Port Macquarie
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.39°, 152.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
42.30 km²
Population Density
7 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$1.13M
6 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 2446

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2446, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,827
Median 2023–24
$49,672
▲ 24.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,447

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2446; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wauchope
22 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular services — No scheduled public bus routes N/A

Commute to Port Macquarie

Distance
50 km
By Train
Wauchope station (~22 km away) on the North Coast Line; no direct service to Mortons Creek
By Car (Peak)
50–65 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45–55 min

🛣️ Access via local rural roads through Wauchope; Pacific Highway connects to Port Macquarie

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs in this dispersed rural hinterland locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
309
▲ 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 Mortons 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 Mortons Creek known for? +

Mortons Creek is known for its peaceful rural hinterland character within the Hastings Valley region of the NSW Mid North Coast. The locality is set among rolling green hills and farmland near the Pappinbarra and Hollisdale communities.

How far is Mortons Creek from Port Macquarie? +

Mortons Creek is approximately 50 kilometres west of Port Macquarie, making it roughly a 50–65 minute drive depending on the route taken through Wauchope and local rural roads.

Does Mortons Creek have public transport? +

There are no regular public bus services to Mortons Creek. The nearest train station is at Wauchope, approximately 22 kilometres away on the NSW North Coast Line, though the final leg to Mortons Creek requires a private vehicle.

What is the population of Mortons Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mortons Creek has a population of 309 residents across 42 square kilometres, making it a lightly settled rural locality within the Port Macquarie-Hastings area.

Is Mortons Creek a good place to live? +

Mortons Creek is well-suited to those seeking affordable rural property in a quiet, green hinterland setting on the NSW Mid North Coast. It appeals to farming families, lifestyle block owners, and those who value space and natural surroundings while remaining within a reasonable drive of Wauchope and Port Macquarie.

What is the postcode for Mortons Creek? +

The postcode for Mortons Creek is 2446, which covers a number of rural localities in the Port Macquarie-Hastings hinterland of New South Wales.

What is the median house price in Mortons Creek? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,132,500. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Mortons Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mortons 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.