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Swan Creek

NSW 2462 • New South Wales

106
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
9.15 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRiversidePeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Swan Creek

Swan Creek is a small rural locality in the Clarence Valley region of northern New South Wales, situated approximately 10 kilometres south of Grafton within the Clarence Valley Council local government area. The locality is compact at just over 9 square kilometres, lying along the Big River Way — the main road corridor between Grafton and Coffs Harbour — on the southern bank of the Clarence River. With a 2021 Census population of 106 residents, Swan Creek is a quiet semi-rural community with a low density of scattered rural and residential properties.

The locality sits within easy reach of Grafton's full range of services, including shops, schools, hospitals, and the iconic jacaranda-lined streets for which the city is famous. The Clarence River provides a picturesque backdrop and opportunities for fishing and boating, and the broader Clarence Valley is known for its relaxed, outdoors-oriented lifestyle. Residents tend to be a mix of retirees and rural dwellers who value the proximity to Grafton without the costs and density of living in town. Coffs Harbour, with its major retail and healthcare facilities, is accessible around 70 kilometres to the south via the Pacific Highway.

Swan Creek falls under postcode 2462 and is governed by the Clarence Valley Council Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Clarence electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2462
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Clarence Valley Council
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Clarence
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.83°, 153.19°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
9.15 km²
Population Density
12 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2462

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2462 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$42,644
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$50,515

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2462; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
620 km
By Train
No direct service from Swan Creek; drive to Grafton station then NSW TrainLink North Coast Line to Central (approx. 8 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
7 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
6 hrs 30 min

🛣️ Big River Way (Pacific Highway) provides direct road access; Grafton is 10–15 min drive north

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services; residents drive to Grafton for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
106
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swan Creek known for? +

Swan Creek is known as a quiet riverside rural locality close to Grafton in the Clarence Valley, offering a relaxed lifestyle near the Clarence River with easy access to Grafton's services and the Pacific Highway corridor.

How far is Swan Creek from Grafton? +

Swan Creek is approximately 10 kilometres south of Grafton along the Big River Way, a drive of around 10–15 minutes.

Does Swan Creek have public transport? +

There is no public transport service in Swan Creek. The nearest train station is Grafton, approximately 12 kilometres to the north on the NSW TrainLink North Coast Line. A private vehicle is required for all travel.

What is the population of Swan Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Swan Creek (NSW) has a population of 106 residents, spread across a compact rural locality of just over 9 square kilometres in the Clarence Valley.

Is Swan Creek a good place to live? +

Swan Creek suits those seeking a quiet rural or semi-rural lifestyle near the Clarence River, with the convenience of Grafton's full services just 10–15 minutes away. It appeals to retirees and rural dwellers who value peace and space close to a regional town.

What is the postcode for Swan Creek? +

The postcode for Swan Creek (NSW) is 2462, which it shares with Grafton and surrounding localities in the Clarence Valley Council area.