Halfway Creek Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Halfway Creek is a locality approximately 473 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Halfway Creek is 2460, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Halfway Creek has a population of 246 (128 males, 119 females). The median age is 48 years.
The median weekly household income in Halfway Creek is $1,208, with a median personal income of $567 per week.
The median weekly rent is $325 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.
In terms of birthplace, 85% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Germany (9), India (8), and Other countries (7).
84.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Halfway Creek shows 94 people employed (39 full-time, 36 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
The most common occupations are managers (14), technicians & trades (13), and community & personal service (12).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Halfway Creek has an IRSAD score of 912 placing it in decile 2 (highly disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Halfway Creek covers an area of 83.2 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 3 persons per km².
Statistically, Halfway Creek sits within the Inverell - Tenterfield area, part of the broader New England and North West region. It falls under the Richmond Valley local government area.
The federal electorate for Halfway Creek is Page (Rural).
Halfway Creek Details
| Postcode | 2460 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 246 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,208/week |
| Median Personal Income | $567/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $325 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 83.2 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 88 |
| Completed Year 12 | 25.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 87.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (5.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (highly disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -29.9336 |
| Longitude | 153.0987 |
| Distance from Sydney | 473 km |
| Region (SA4) | New England and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Inverell - Tenterfield |
| Local Government | Richmond Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Page |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 39 (15.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 28 (11.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 38 (15.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 87 (35.4%) |
| 65+ years | 52 (21.1%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 33 (13.4%) |
| Asthma | 16 (6.5%) |
| Arthritis | 15 (6.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 12 (4.9%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (3.2%) |
| Cancer | 8 (3.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (2.8%) |
| Dementia | 3 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 29 (33.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 30 (34.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 29 (33.0%) |