Upsalls Creek NSW 2439
Upsalls Creek sits 362 km from Sydney CBD in New South Wales, around 4 hours 10 minutes by car. Census data records 116 residents with a median age of 49 and a median household income of $71,500 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. Population fell 1.7% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $290 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,608. Walkability is low.
This suburb is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 116. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Short-Stay Rentals
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Is Upsalls Creek safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Upsalls Creek sits in the low band, with 2 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 75% on the prior year.
2 offences
75.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20252 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Council Flood Studies
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has published 10 flood studies on the NSW Flood Data Portal. The mapped flood areas are in those studies; SuburbScan does not hold them.
- Camden Haven River and Lakes System Flood Study Update (2025) 2026
- North Brother Local Catchments Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan 2021
- North Brother Local Catchments Flood Study 2020
- Hastings River Floodplain Risk Management Plan 2014
- Dunbogan - Report for Flood Access Investigation & Design Route Options Feasibility 2008
Schools
Walkability
Upsalls Creek is very car-dependent on foot — at 5/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Upsalls Creek.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 56
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Port Macquarie-Hastings: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Upsalls Creek is home to 116 residents, with a median age of 49, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $72,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
116
Median Age
49
Median Household Income
$71,500/yr
Census Median Rent
$290/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,608/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$31,824/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
7.0%
Total Dwellings
43
Owner-Occupier Rate
88.1%
Houses
95.3%
Rental Stress
21.1%
Mortgage Stress
27.0%
Work From Home
14.6%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 78.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 87.1%
- Employment Rate
- 52%
- Completed Year 12
- 31.0%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,325 a year through Port Macquarie-Hastings based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 100%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Port Macquarie-Hastings
In the year to August 2026, 546 new dwellings were approved across Port Macquarie-Hastings. That mix is 357 houses and 189 units. Approvals are up 32.7% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Purfleet/taree Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Climate & Setting
from Taree (Patanga Cl), 33.4 kmHigh rainfall.
- Elevation
- 55 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 15.9 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,331 mm
- 106 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 2439, 14 of 3,556 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.9% (68 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.3%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2439, 1,461 rooftop-solar systems totalling 8.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,705 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 128 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Alison Penfold The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alison Penfold | 40.2% | 59.8% | +4.0 |
| 2022 | David Gillespie | 36.2% | 63.8% | -1.4 |
| 2019 | David Gillespie | 34.8% | 65.2% | +3.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Robert Dwyer Liberal — elected at the Mar 2025 by-election, after the results below
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Leslie Williams LP | 60.8% |
| 2019 | Leslie Williams NP | 70.3% |
| 2015 | Leslie Williams NP | 69.0% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
Looking at a specific address in Upsalls Creek?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Upsalls Creek
Is Upsalls Creek a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Upsalls Creek is low (28/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Upsalls Creek?
Upsalls Creek has a moderate recorded bushfire history (57/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Upsalls Creek?
Upsalls Creek, NSW had a population of 116 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Upsalls Creek, NSW?
The postcode for Upsalls Creek, NSW is 2439.
How far is Upsalls Creek from Sydney?
Upsalls Creek is 362 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 248 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Upsalls Creek?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Upsalls Creek was $71,500 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Upsalls Creek?
There are too few current rental listings in Upsalls Creek for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $290, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Upsalls Creek?
The median age of residents in Upsalls Creek was 49 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Upsalls Creek at risk of bushfire?
Upsalls Creek has a moderate recorded bushfire history (57/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Upsalls Creek walkable?
Upsalls Creek scores 5/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Upsalls Creek?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Upsalls Creek, Taree (Patanga Cl) (33.4 km away), 1,331 mm of rain a year over 106 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Upsalls Creek?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Upsalls Creek belong to?
Upsalls Creek sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Upsalls Creek?
The average residential rates bill through Port Macquarie-Hastings is $1,325 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Upsalls Creek?
Across Port Macquarie-Hastings, 546 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 32.7% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Upsalls Creek in?
Upsalls Creek sits within the federal Division of Lyne, currently held by Alison Penfold (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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