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Upper Duck Creek

NSW 2469 • New South Wales

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Population (2021)
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Median Personal Income
51.53 km²
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About Upper Duck Creek

Upper Duck Creek is a small rural village situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, located approximately 12 kilometres east of Old Bonalbo along the Clarence Way. The locality lies near Haystack Mountain and is surrounded by the hilly hinterland that characterises this part of the Clarence Valley, approximately 770 kilometres north-east of Sydney. With a population of around 276 residents recorded in the 2011 census, the village is a close-knit farming community set among cattle properties, State forests, and subtropical bushland. The area shares postcode 2469 with the Tabulam and Bonalbo localities.

Upper Duck Creek offers a genuinely off-grid lifestyle, with residents engaged in cattle farming, small-scale agriculture, and bush living. The nearby township of Bonalbo provides a general store, school, and basic services, while Grafton — approximately 100 kilometres to the east — serves as the nearest regional centre with a hospital, supermarkets, and the Casino-Murwillumbah rail line. The surrounding landscape is popular with bushwalkers and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts, and the area is part of the eco-tourism corridor connecting northern NSW's tablelands. Upper Duck Creek suits those seeking an affordable, remote lifestyle with a strong sense of rural community.

Upper Duck Creek falls under postcode 2469 and is governed by the Kyogle Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2469
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Kyogle
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.52°, 152.70°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
51.53 km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2469

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2469 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$37,478
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$44,967

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2469; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Casino Station
80 km
Casino-Murwillumbah Line (NSW TrainLink)

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach connections — Casino / Grafton ~1h 30min to Casino

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
770 km
By Train
Drive to Casino (~80 km) then NSW TrainLink ~9h to Sydney
By Bus
Greyhound services via Grafton/Byron Bay ~11h
By Car (Peak)
~8h 30min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~8h

🛣️ Extremely remote. Grafton (~100 km east) is the primary regional centre. Car is the only practical mode of daily transport.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Upper Duck Creek is a remote rural village with no local services. Private vehicle is the only practical transport option for daily life.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
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Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
156.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
156.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
240 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
229.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Kyogle →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Upper Duck Creek known for? +

Upper Duck Creek is known as a remote pastoral locality in the Northern Rivers hinterland of New South Wales, where residents are engaged in cattle farming, small-scale agriculture, and bush living. The area is deeply rural with no village centre or services.

How far is Upper Duck Creek from Kyogle? +

Upper Duck Creek is approximately 30-40 kilometres from Kyogle, one of the nearest service towns in the Northern Rivers region, requiring a lengthy drive along rural roads.

Does Upper Duck Creek have public transport? +

Upper Duck Creek has no public transport services. Residents are entirely reliant on private vehicles, with Kyogle or Casino providing the nearest towns with essential services.

What is the population of Upper Duck Creek? +

The 2021 Census records Upper Duck Creek as having a very small population, reflecting its character as an extremely sparsely populated rural locality in the NSW Northern Rivers hinterland.

Is Upper Duck Creek a good place to live? +

Upper Duck Creek is suited to those fully committed to a remote rural lifestyle with farming or self-sufficient living. Access to services and amenities requires a lengthy drive, so it appeals only to those who value extreme seclusion and a connection to the land.

What is the postcode for Upper Duck Creek? +

The postcode for Upper Duck Creek is 2469.

Is Upper Duck Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Upper Duck Creek is part of the Kyogle 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.