Yaven Creek

NSW 2729 • New South Wales

67
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
135.45 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandQuiet

About Yaven Creek

Yaven Creek is a small rural locality in the south-western Riverina-Slopes region of New South Wales, covering approximately 135 square kilometres of undulating pastoral country south of Tumut. The locality is associated with postcode 2729, the Tumut area, and is set within a scenic sub-alpine fringe landscape of grazing land, creek valleys, and eucalypt forest transitioning into the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. With a population of around 67 residents, Yaven Creek is a quiet farming community in a picturesque corner of southern NSW.

The town of Tumut, approximately 25 to 35 kilometres to the north, serves as the main service centre for Yaven Creek residents, offering supermarkets, a hospital, schools, and a close-knit community known for its timber industry heritage and the spectacular Tumut Autumn Festival. The broader region offers excellent outdoor recreation, with Kosciuszko National Park and its ski resorts, trout fishing streams, and bushwalking trails accessible within 60 to 80 kilometres. Yaven Creek suits those seeking a tranquil rural lifestyle in the NSW high country fringe, with easy access to both Tumut and the mountains.

Yaven Creek falls under postcode 2729 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2729
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.23°, 147.92°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
135.45 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Tumut / Wagga Wagga Varies

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
380 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Cootamundra (approx. 100km) for train connection
By Car (Peak)
4 hr 30 min - 5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr - 4 hr 30 min

🛣️ Snowy Mountains Highway and Hume Highway provide road access to Sydney and Melbourne; Wagga Wagga Airport is the nearest regional airport

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A small creek-valley rural locality with no local services; all errands require travel by car to Tumut

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

  • 🏫
    6946 2053 ADELONG PUBLIC SCHOOL 50 GILMORE STREET
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
67
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yaven Creek known for? +

Yaven Creek is a quiet rural locality in the southern Riverina-Slopes foothills, known for its pastoral scenery, creek valleys, and proximity to the Snowy Mountains and Tumut's timber heritage region.

How far is Yaven Creek from Tumut? +

Yaven Creek is approximately 25-35 kilometres south of Tumut, the main service centre for the area, about a 25-35 minute drive.

Does Yaven Creek have public transport? +

Yaven Creek has no public transport. There is no rail service in the Tumut area; residents rely on private vehicles with limited regional bus connections to Wagga Wagga.

What is the population of Yaven Creek? +

The 2021 Census recorded approximately 67 residents in Yaven Creek, reflecting its character as a small and sparsely settled rural locality.

Is Yaven Creek a good place to live? +

Yaven Creek suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in the foothills near Tumut, within a relatively short drive of Kosciuszko National Park, trout streams, and the Snowy Mountains ski resorts.

What is the postcode for Yaven Creek? +

The postcode for Yaven Creek, NSW is 2729.