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Yerong Creek

NSW 2642 • New South Wales

355
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
259.99 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietPeacefulCommuter Belt
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About Yerong Creek

Yerong Creek is a small rural town in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, situated approximately 46 kilometres south-west of Wagga Wagga within the Lockhart Shire council area. The town lies along the Olympic Highway and covers a large surrounding locality of nearly 260 square kilometres of flat agricultural land, with a population of 355 residents in 2021. The median taxable income of around $55,941 reflects the area's pastoral and farming economy, centred on sheep and grain production.

Yerong Creek offers a classic Riverina country town lifestyle, with a close-knit community supported by basic local services including a public school, sports facilities, and a hotel. Wagga Wagga, the region's major centre, provides access to hospitals, universities, shopping, and a wide range of services within an easy 45-minute drive. The town is well-positioned on the Olympic Highway, which connects it northward to Wagga Wagga and southward toward the Victorian border, and it is within the broader Main Southern Railway corridor, with the nearest staffed stations at The Rock and Henty.

Yerong Creek falls under postcode 2642 and is governed by the Lockhart Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2642
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Lockhart
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.04°, 148.09°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
259.99 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Yerong Creek for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$360K
6 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2642

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2642, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$44,226
Median 2023–24
$55,941
▲ 26.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$66,745

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2642; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

The Rock
15 km
N/A (drive)
Henty
22 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services — Wagga Wagga 45-60 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
502 km
By Train
XPT from The Rock or Henty (approx. 6-7 hours to Sydney Central)
By Car (Peak)
5.5-6 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
5.5 hours

🛣️ Located on the Olympic Highway. Most residents commute to Wagga Wagga for work and services.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Yerong Creek has a small town centre but most shopping and services require a drive to Wagga Wagga or nearby towns; a car is essential.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
355
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
259.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
316.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
230.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
230.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Lockhart →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yerong Creek known for? +

Yerong Creek is known as a quiet Riverina agricultural town on the Olympic Highway, surrounded by the sheep and grain farming landscape of southern NSW. It has a small, tight-knit community with a traditional country town character.

How far is Yerong Creek from Wagga Wagga? +

Yerong Creek is approximately 46 kilometres south-west of Wagga Wagga, a drive of around 40-50 minutes via the Olympic Highway.

Does Yerong Creek have public transport? +

There is no direct train station at Yerong Creek, though the Main Southern Railway (XPT Sydney–Melbourne service) runs nearby, with the closest staffed stations at The Rock (15 km) and Henty (22 km). Limited regional coach services connect to Wagga Wagga.

What is the population of Yerong Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Yerong Creek had a population of 355 residents, a modest increase from the 173 recorded in the 2016 Census, reflecting the broader statistical area rather than just the township itself.

Is Yerong Creek a good place to live? +

Yerong Creek suits those seeking an affordable, peaceful rural lifestyle in the Riverina with a genuine country town community. Wagga Wagga's extensive services are within easy reach for work, healthcare, and education.

What is the postcode for Yerong Creek? +

The postcode for Yerong Creek is 2642.

What is the median house price in Yerong Creek? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $360,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Yerong Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Yerong Creek is part of the Lockhart 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.