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Upsalls Creek

NSW 2439 • New South Wales

116
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
13.62 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Upsalls Creek

Upsalls Creek is a small rural locality in the Mid-North Coast region of New South Wales, situated in the Manning Valley approximately 20 km south-west of Taree. The area covers around 13.6 km² and had a population of 116 at the 2021 Census. It lies within the Lyne federal electorate and the Port Macquarie state electorate, reflecting its position in the broader Manning–Great Lakes region. The locality is characterised by gently undulating farmland along the creek valley system.

Upsalls Creek is quiet farming and lifestyle country, attracting those who value rural seclusion with reasonable access to Manning Valley services. Taree, about 20 km to the north-east, provides shopping, medical facilities, and the Manning Base Hospital. The Pacific Highway connects the region to Newcastle (2 hours south) and Port Macquarie (1 hour north). Residents enjoy a close connection to the natural environment, with the Manning River system, state forests, and coastal national parks all within easy reach.

Upsalls Creek falls under postcode 2439 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
2439
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Port Macquarie
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.65°, 152.65°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
13.62 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2439

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2439, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,140
Median 2023–24
$46,604
▲ 25.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,692

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2439; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
330 km
By Train
No local train; nearest station is Taree (~20 km), on the North Coast Line to Sydney (approx. 4.5 hr)
By Car (Peak)
approx. 3 hr 30 min via Pacific Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 3 hr 15 min

🛣️ Regional town — most residents drive to Taree for major services and connections

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no pedestrian infrastructure; vehicle essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

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    Kendall Public School ICSEA 936
    6559 0040 Logans Crossing Rd
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
116
▲ 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 Upsalls 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

Where is Upsalls Creek NSW? +

Upsalls Creek is a rural locality in the Manning Valley on NSW's Mid-North Coast, approximately 20 km south-west of Taree.

What local government area is Upsalls Creek in? +

Upsalls Creek falls within the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales.

How far is Upsalls Creek from Sydney? +

Upsalls Creek is approximately 330 km north of Sydney, about a 3.5-hour drive via the Pacific Highway.

Is Upsalls Creek a safe area? +

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

What is the population of Upsalls Creek? +

Upsalls Creek had a population of 116 at the 2021 Census.