NSW · Bland Council
Back Creek, 2671
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Suburb profile
Back Creek is a residential smaller community in Bland with a familiar suburban feel. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.
Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Population
- Population
- 54
- Median age
- 29
- Median household income / week
- $2,250
- Dwelling vacancy
- 45.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 11 of 24
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 78.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $430
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 34
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 3
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 55.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 54 residents
- State safety percentile
- 32.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -24.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions39
- Fraud17
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment18
- Malicious Damage To Property19
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault15
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- Marsden Rest Area, Newell Hwy
- Newell Hwy At Bodells Lane
- Newell Hwy At Kalms Lane North
- Newell Hwy Opp 3627
- Newell Hwy Opp Bodells Lane
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
14 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks; Manufactured home3627 NEWELL HIGHWAY BACK CREEK 2671Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 BACK CREEK ROAD BACK CREEK 2484Determined
2024· 3 proposals
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure328 BACK CREEK ROAD BACK CREEK 2484Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Temporary building, structure or use1713 BACK CREEK ROAD BACK CREEK 2372Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure328 BACK CREEK ROAD BACK CREEK 2484Determined
2023· 4 proposals
September 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs433 BACK CREEK ROAD BACK CREEK 2484Determined
July 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing433 BACK CREEK ROAD BACK CREEK 2484Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling756 BACK CREEK ROAD BACK CREEK 2622Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling; Shed328 BACK CREEK ROAD BACK CREEK 2484Determined
2022· 2 proposals
June 2022
- Change of use345 BACK CREEK ROAD BACK CREEK 2484Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling; Other962 BACK CREEK ROAD BACK CREEK 2622Determined
2021· 3 proposals
December 2021
- Subdivision of land962 BACK CREEK ROAD BACK CREEK 2622Determined
April 2021
- Subdivision of land705 BACK CREEK ROAD BACK CREEK 2622Under Assessment
- Other328 BACK CREEK ROAD BACK CREEK 2484Withdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime39
- Fraudcrime17
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime18
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime19
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime15
- Marsden Rest Area, Newell Hwytransport
- Newell Hwy At Bodells Lanetransport
- Newell Hwy At Kalms Lane Northtransport
- Newell Hwy Opp 3627transport
- Newell Hwy Opp Bodells Lanetransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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