NSW · Uralla Council
Bakers Creek, 2359
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Suburb profile
Bakers Creek is a residential smaller community in Uralla with a familiar suburban feel. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Population
- Population
- 13
- Median age
- 59
- Median household income / week
- $1,937
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 3
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 81.8%
- 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2024 to Dec 2024)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 0
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 76.9
- State safety percentile
- 54.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order2
- Domestic Violence Related Assault4
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment3
- Malicious Damage To Property3
- Steal From Motor Vehicle2
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 2023 to Dec 2023 → Jan 2024 to Dec 2024; Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 963
- Rocky River Public SchoolPrimary
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary
- Uralla Central SchoolCombined
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
257 planning-related records
2026· 27 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure103 BARLEYFIELDS ROAD URALLA 2358Under Assessment
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development4 SCHOFIELD CLOSE URALLA 2358Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development2 SCHOFIELD CLOSE URALLA 2358Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development5 SCHOFIELD CLOSE URALLA 2358Determined
May 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure70 JOHN STREET URALLA 2358Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure352 KINGSTOWN ROAD URALLA 2358Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Shipping containers6 PLANE AVENUE URALLA 2358Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Depot103 ROWAN AVENUE URALLA 2358Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space31A JOHN STREET URALLA 2358Determined
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure23 EAST STREET URALLA 2358Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 FAULKNER STREET URALLA 2358Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development1 SCHOFIELD CLOSE URALLA 2358Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development9 SCHOFIELD CLOSE URALLA 2358Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development7 SCHOFIELD CLOSE URALLA 2358Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space3 VINCENT STREET URALLA 2358Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 THE GAP ROAD URALLA 2358Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure334 MUNSIES ROAD URALLA 2358Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38 BARLEYFIELDS ROAD URALLA 2358Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation99 BRIDGE STREET URALLA 2358Determined
- Seniors housing; Residential care facility; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39 KING STREET URALLA 2358Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure37 LEECE ROAD URALLA 2358Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport350 KINGSTOWN ROAD URALLA 2358Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 SCHOFIELD CLOSE URALLA 2358Determined
January 2026
- Subdivision75 QUEEN STREET URALLA 2358Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah57 ROWAN AVENUE URALLA 2358Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 WILKENS STREET URALLA 2358Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure70 JOHN STREET URALLA 2358Determined
2025· 13 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space3 URALLA STREET NORTH URALLA 2358Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 KING STREET URALLA 2358Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure81 ROCKY RIVER ROAD URALLA 2358Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure24 Lookout Road, Uralla, NSW, 2358Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure142 BRIDGE STREET URALLA 2358Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care5 HILL STREET URALLA 2358Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure107 BARLEYFIELDS ROAD URALLA 2358Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure350 KINGSTOWN ROAD URALLA 2358Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure22 WARWICK STREET URALLA 2358Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space12 EVERETT STREET URALLA 2358Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)26 MAITLAND STREET URALLA 2358Determined
- Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 BRIDGE STREET URALLA 2358Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Veterinary hospital56 ROWAN AVENUE URALLA 2358Determined
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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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 Apprehended Violence Ordercrime2
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime4
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime3
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime3
- Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime2
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning57 ROWAN AVENUE URALLA 2358Lodged 27 Jan 2026 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child careplanning5 HILL STREET URALLA 2358Lodged 21 Oct 2025 · Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureplanning81 ROCKY RIVER ROAD URALLA 2358Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureplanning103 BARLEYFIELDS ROAD URALLA 2358Lodged 29 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureplanning352 KINGSTOWN ROAD URALLA 2358Lodged 20 May 2026 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
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