James Creek NSW

Postcode 2463 · Clarence Valley LGA

James Creek is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Clarence Valley local government area (postcode 2463). With a population of 257, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 52. Households earn a median income of $92K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in James Creek is $564,000, having dropped significantly 33.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $580. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Public transport access includes 1 bus stop. The crime rate in the Clarence Valley LGA is moderate at 4,981 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, James Creek offers a gross rental yield of 5.4%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($564K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -33.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.4% High Yield
Price vs State$564K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.1x Moderate
Price Momentum-33.5% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education8/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$564K
-33.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$423
POPULATION
257
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age52
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,774
Personal Income /wk$779
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Clarence Valley LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,981
Total Incidents2,791
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops1
Data: 2025