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Reserve Creek

NSW 2484 • New South Wales

201
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
16.44 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandQuietCoastal-Adjacent
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About Reserve Creek

Reserve Creek is a small rural locality in north-eastern New South Wales, located within the Tweed Shire in the far north of the state, close to the Queensland border. The locality covers approximately 16 square kilometres and recorded a population of 201 in the 2021 Census. Situated in a region of subtropical hinterland between the Tweed Valley and the coast, the traditional owners of the Tweed region are the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking peoples of the Bundjalung nation.

The area has a rural residential character with a median population age above the Australian average, suggesting an established community of long-term residents and sea/tree-changers drawn to the quiet northern NSW lifestyle. Nearby centres of Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads provide access to services, shopping, and the Gold Coast just across the Queensland border. The Tweed Shire is known for its lush hinterland scenery, World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforests, and the dramatic landscape around Mount Warning (Wollumbin), all accessible within a short drive of Reserve Creek.

Reserve 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
16.44 km²
Population Density
12 /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 Bus Company / NSW TrainLink coach — Murwillumbah or Tweed Heads Approx. 20–35 min

Commute to Tweed Heads / Gold Coast

Distance
30 km
By Train
No direct train service; Gold Coast rail accessible from Robina (~50 km via QLD)
By Car (Peak)
30–45 min to Tweed Heads; 45–60 min to Gold Coast CBD
By Car (Off-Peak)
20–30 min to Tweed Heads

🛣️ Near Pacific Motorway (M1); Murwillumbah approx. 15 km away; close to World Heritage rainforests

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential; no local shops within the locality; Murwillumbah is the nearest service town

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
201
▲ 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 Reserve 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 Reserve Creek known for? +

Reserve Creek is known for its quiet rural hinterland setting within the Tweed Shire, close to the World Heritage Gondwana rainforests and the iconic Wollumbin (Mount Warning). The area attracts those seeking a peaceful northern NSW lifestyle within reach of the Gold Coast and Tweed Coast.

How far is Reserve Creek from the Gold Coast? +

Reserve Creek is approximately 40–50 kilometres south of the Gold Coast CBD, typically a 45–60 minute drive via the Pacific Motorway (M1) and Tweed Valley Way. Murwillumbah is the closest service town, around 15 kilometres away.

Does Reserve Creek have public transport? +

Public transport in Reserve Creek is very limited. Occasional bus services connect to Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads, but there is no rail service. The nearest train station is on the Gold Coast network (Robina) across the Queensland border, approximately 50 kilometres away.

What is the population of Reserve Creek? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 201 people in Reserve Creek. The community has an older-than-average demographic profile, with a median age well above the national average.

Is Reserve Creek a good place to live? +

Reserve Creek suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in one of Australia's most scenic hinterland regions, with the Tweed Valley, World Heritage rainforests, and the Gold Coast coast all within easy reach. It offers a genuine tree-change option without being too isolated from services.

What is the postcode for Reserve Creek? +

The postcode for Reserve Creek, New South Wales, is 2484.

Is Reserve Creek a safe area? +

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