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King Creek suburb profile

King Creek is a small, semi-rural locality on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales in postcode 2446. Set among creek lines, paddocks and pockets of native bush, it has a quiet country character with hobby farms, acreage blocks and modest timber and brick homes. The area appeals to people seeking a slower pace, including families and retirees, while shops, schools and services are found in nearby coastal towns. Local roads link residents to beaches, river corridors and national parkland, so outdoor pursuits such as bushwalking, fishing and gardening shape everyday life here.

King Creek property market performance

King Creek sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values declined a modest 3.4% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months there were 3 house sales, and houses sold in a median of 118 days over the last 12 months.

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King Creek demographics

King Creek is home to 1,863 people, with a median age of 45. The typical household reports a weekly income of $2,088, roughly $108,600 a year.

Families make up the bulk of households: couple families with children are the largest group at 50.4% and, together with couple families without children at 41.7%, account for 92.1% of families. One-parent families represent 7.4% and other families 0.5%.

Homes in King Creek are overwhelmingly owner-occupied, with 49.1% owned outright and 46.3% owned with a mortgage, a combined owner-occupied share of 95.4%. Renters make up about 4.6% of dwellings.

King Creek infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities

King Creek has seen the King Creek Bridge on King Creek Road replaced and opened to traffic in October 2024, the final major bridge completed under the NSW Fixing Country Bridges program.

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council also maintains a King Creek contribution plan for the rural residential area adjacent to Wauchope, which includes planned works for local roads and community facilities.

Suburbs near King Creek

Some popular suburbs near King Creek include:

  • Wauchope: Regional service town on the Hastings River with a relaxed country centre.
  • Sancrox: Semi-rural locality of farmland and bushland, with a low-density residential feel.
  • Lake Innes: Coastal suburb beside Lake Innes, featuring wetlands and reserve walking trails.
  • Thrumster: Small agricultural village with countryside properties and native bushland nearby.
  • Beechwood: Farming locality with river flats and scattered rainforest pockets.

Common questions about King Creek

  • Is King Creek a nice place to live?

    King Creek is a small, semi-rural locality on the Mid North Coast, set among creek lines, paddocks and pockets of native bush. Its quiet country character, with hobby farms, acreage blocks and modest timber and brick homes, appeals to people after a slower pace, including families and retirees, and local roads link residents to beaches, river corridors and national parkland so bushwalking, fishing and gardening shape everyday life.

    Home to 1,863 people with a median age of 45, King Creek is dominated by families and long-term owners: couple families make up the bulk of households and 95.4% of dwellings are owner-occupied while renters are about 4.6%. Shops, schools and other services are found in nearby coastal towns, and there has been local infrastructure work such as the replacement of the King Creek Bridge while the council maintains a contribution plan for local roads and community facilities.

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  • Is it expensive to live in King Creek?

    King Creek (NSW 2446) hasn't had enough recent sales or rentals to put reliable figures on what homes cost to buy or rent. Without those, there isn't a clear picture of how expensive it is to live here compared with local incomes.

    Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

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  • Is King Creek a good place to invest?

    House values in King Creek fell 3.4% over the past 12 months. That is a modest decline in the capital value of houses over the year.

    If capital growth is the part of the market you care about, that 3.4% fall is the figure that speaks to it; whether that movement fits your investment goals and time frame is for you to weigh up.

    This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

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