Warrah Creek

NSW 2339 • New South Wales

78
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
130.90 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Warrah Creek

Warrah Creek is a small rural locality in the Liverpool Plains region of New South Wales, located approximately 25 kilometres east of Quirindi in the Upper Hunter area. With a population of just 78 people spread across a vast 131 square kilometre area, the community is defined by broad-acre farming — predominantly grazing and cropping on the fertile Liverpool Plains soils. The locality takes its name from the seasonal creek that winds through the gently undulating landscape.

Life in Warrah Creek is quintessentially rural, with large family farms and sheep and cattle grazing operations making up the bulk of the community. Residents rely on Quirindi (25 km west) for most services, schooling, and supplies, while Tamworth (75 km north) is accessible for medical, retail, and educational needs. The landscape offers sweeping plains views and a quiet, unhurried pace that appeals to those with deep ties to the land.

Warrah Creek falls under postcode 2339 and is governed by the Liverpool Plains Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Tamworth electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2339
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.74°, 150.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
130.90 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2339

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2339 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$43,814
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$52,716

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2339; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Quirindi Station
25 km
N/A (drive)

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
330 km
By Train
Drive to Quirindi, then NSW TrainLink to Sydney (~4.5 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
3.5-4 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
3.5 hrs

🛣️ Remote agricultural area — car is the primary mode of transport

Walkability Car-Dependent

Dispersed rural locality with no footpaths or local services — a car is essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
78
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
365.1 / 100k
Motor vehicle theft
286.8 / 100k
Non-DV assault
469.4 / 100k
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
Steal from vehicle
169.5 / 100k

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Warrah Creek in NSW? +

Warrah Creek is a rural locality in the Upper Hunter region of NSW, approximately 25 kilometres east of Quirindi and 75 kilometres south of Tamworth.

What is the main industry in Warrah Creek? +

The area is predominantly agricultural, with broad-acre grazing (sheep and cattle) and cropping on the fertile Liverpool Plains soils being the main industries.

Are there any services in Warrah Creek? +

Warrah Creek has no local services or shops. Residents travel to Quirindi (25 km west) for everyday needs, and to Tamworth for more extensive services including hospitals and higher education.

Is Warrah Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Warrah Creek is part of the Liverpool Plains 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 Warrah Creek? +

Warrah Creek had a population of 78 at the 2021 Census.