🔍

Rowlands Creek

NSW 2484 • New South Wales

84
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
27.59 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralNatureFamily-Friendly
Advertisement

About Rowlands Creek

Rowlands Creek is a small rural locality in Tweed Shire, New South Wales, nestled in the subtropical hinterland south-west of Murwillumbah in the upper reaches of the Tweed River valley. The locality covers 27.6 square kilometres of forested ridgelines, creek valleys and small farming properties, and recorded a population of 84 at the 2021 census, with a notably elevated median age of 59 years reflecting the area's appeal to retirees and semi-retirees seeking a quiet rural retreat. The surrounding landscape is part of the Tweed Volcano caldera, a deeply eroded ancient volcanic massif whose fertile hinterland soils and lush subtropical vegetation attracted early agricultural settlement and now draw lifestyle residents. Postcode 2484 is shared with Murwillumbah and the broader Tweed hinterland.

Rowlands Creek's hinterland setting offers a peaceful alternative lifestyle within reach of the broader Northern Rivers region's vibrant communities, with Murwillumbah (approximately 15 kilometres to the north-east) providing supermarkets, schools, the Murwillumbah Hospital and the NORPA Theatre. The Gold Coast (Coolangatta/Tweed Heads, approximately 35 kilometres north-east) provides the nearest major city services, international airport and extensive retail. Byron Bay is approximately 60 kilometres to the south, offering the region's iconic coastal lifestyle and markets. The area's mild subtropical climate, horse properties and proximity to both the Gold Coast and Byron Bay hinterland make Rowlands Creek attractive to retirees, hobby farmers and artists seeking creative rural seclusion.

Rowlands 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
27.59 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

📣 Ad

💰 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

Nearest Train Stations

Robina
38 km
Gold Coast Line – trains to Brisbane Central ~55 min

Bus Services

  • Blanch's Bus / Northern Rivers Buslines — Murwillumbah / Tweed Heads ~25 min to Murwillumbah

Commute to Gold Coast CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
~1 hr 30 min (drive ~38 km to Robina, then Gold Coast Line north)
By Bus
~30 min to Tweed Heads, then Gold Coast transit connections
By Car (Peak)
~45–55 min to Gold Coast CBD via Tweed Valley Way
By Car (Off-Peak)
~40 min

🛣️ Murwillumbah (~15 km north-east) is the local service hub. Gold Coast is the practical major urban centre (~35 km). Brisbane is ~135 km north. Robina station provides the closest Gold Coast Line rail connection to Brisbane.

Walkability Car Dependent

Rowlands Creek is a dispersed rural locality with no local shops. A car is required for all daily needs. Murwillumbah provides the nearest services and amenities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
84
▲ 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 Rowlands 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)

📣 Ad

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rowlands Creek known for? +

Rowlands Creek is a small rural locality in Tweed Shire, New South Wales, nestled in the subtropical hinterland south-west of Murwillumbah in the upper reaches of the Tweed River valley.

How far is Rowlands Creek from Gold Coast CBD? +

Rowlands Creek is approximately 100 kilometres from Gold Coast CBD. The drive takes around ~45–55 min to Gold Coast CBD via Tweed Valley Way during peak hour and ~40 min off-peak. By train, the journey takes approximately ~1 hr 30 min (drive ~38 km to Robina, then Gold Coast Line north).

Does Rowlands Creek have public transport? +

Rowlands Creek is served by Robina station (38 km, approximately null walk) on the Gold Coast Line – trains to Brisbane Central ~55 min. Local bus services including Blanch's Bus / Northern Rivers Buslines also connect residents to Murwillumbah / Tweed Heads.

What is the population of Rowlands Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Rowlands Creek has a population of approximately 84 residents. It is one of the smaller localities in NSW.

Is Rowlands Creek a good place to live? +

Rowlands Creek suits those seeking a very quiet rural or remote lifestyle with minimal neighbours and close proximity to natural landscapes. Amenities are extremely limited locally, and a car is essential for all daily needs.

What is the postcode for Rowlands Creek? +

The postcode for Rowlands Creek in NSW is 2484.

Is Rowlands Creek a safe area? +

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