Tuntable Creek Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Tuntable Creek is a locality approximately 614 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Tuntable Creek is 2480, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Tuntable Creek has a population of 215 (112 males, 102 females). The median age is 45 years.
The median weekly household income in Tuntable Creek is $1,125, with a median personal income of $585 per week.
The median weekly rent is $213 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.
In terms of birthplace, 88% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are United States (6), Thailand (5), and Italy (3).
77.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 7.4% speak another language.
The employment rate in Tuntable Creek shows 95 people employed (25 full-time, 54 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
The most common occupations are professionals (27), community & personal service (12), and managers (10).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Tuntable Creek has an IRSAD score of 937 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Tuntable Creek covers an area of 19.2 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 11 persons per km².
Statistically, Tuntable Creek sits within the Richmond Valley - Hinterland area, part of the broader Richmond - Tweed region. It falls under the Ballina local government area.
The federal electorate for Tuntable Creek is Richmond (Rural).
Tuntable Creek Details
| Postcode | 2480 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 215 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,125/week |
| Median Personal Income | $585/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $213 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 19.2 km² |
| Population Density | 11/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 84 |
| Completed Year 12 | 41.4% |
| Australian Citizens | 82.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (2.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -28.6287 |
| Longitude | 153.2621 |
| Distance from Sydney | 614 km |
| Region (SA4) | Richmond - Tweed |
| Area (SA3) | Richmond Valley - Hinterland |
| Local Government | Ballina |
| Federal Electorate | Richmond |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 43 (20.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 10 (4.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 50 (23.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 70 (32.6%) |
| 65+ years | 39 (18.1%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 24 (11.2%) |
| Arthritis | 10 (4.7%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (2.3%) |
| Cancer | 5 (2.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (1.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.4%) |
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 | 34 (41.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 30 (36.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 19 (22.9%) |