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New South Wales · Postcode 2642
Yerong Creek postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 416 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Yerong Creek at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Yerong Creek vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Yerong Creek | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,354 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $867 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -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.
Yerong Creek is a locality 416 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2642. It falls within the Riverina region. The local government area is Lockhart.
According to the 2021 Census, Yerong Creek has a population of 355 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,354, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 7 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Yerong Creek includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $867, with 112 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Yerong Creek scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Yerong Creek is served by Yerong Creek Public School.
Yerong Creek is part of the Wagga Wagga statistical area in New South Wales.
Yerong Creek details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2642 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 355 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,354/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $625/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $867 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 260.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 112 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 7 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.3920822 |
| Longitude | 147.0608114 |
| Distance from Sydney | 416 km |
| Region (SA4) | Riverina |
| Area (SA3) | Wagga Wagga |
| Local Government | Lockhart |
| Federal Electorate | Farrer |
| State Electorate | Wagga Wagga |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 68 (19.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 49 (13.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 54 (15.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 123 (34.6%) |
| 65+ years | 74 (20.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 39 (11.0%) |
| Asthma | 25 (7.0%) |
| Diabetes | 22 (6.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 15 (4.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (2.3%) |
| Cancer | 6 (1.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (4.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 25 (23.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 37 (34.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 39 (36.8%) |
Schools in Yerong Creek
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Yerong Creek. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.