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Rushes Creek Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Rushes Creek Compares
Rushes Creek vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Rushes Creek | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,281 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $190 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,039 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Rushes Creek is a locality 347 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2346. It falls within the New England and North West region. The local government area is Tamworth Regional.
According to the 2021 Census, Rushes Creek has a population of 98 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,281, below the NSW average.
Housing in Rushes Creek includes a median weekly rent of $190, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,039, with 41 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Rushes Creek scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Rushes Creek is part of the Tamworth - Gunnedah statistical area in New South Wales.
Rushes Creek Details
| Postcode | 2346 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 98 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,281/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $669/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $190 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,039 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 175.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 41 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -30.7843005 |
| Longitude | 150.620526 |
| Distance from Sydney | 347 km |
| Region (SA4) | New England and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Tamworth - Gunnedah |
| Local Government | Tamworth Regional |
| Federal Electorate | New England |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 17 (17.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 6 (6.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 13 (13.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 39 (39.8%) |
| 65+ years | 20 (20.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Lung Condition | 11 (11.2%) |
| Asthma | 10 (10.2%) |
| Arthritis | 9 (9.2%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (9.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (6.1%) |
| Cancer | 4 (4.1%) |
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 | 12 (29.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 11 (26.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 18 (43.9%) |
Suburbs Near Rushes Creek
Same Postcode (2346)
More Rushes Creek Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.