NSW · Byron Council
Wilsons Creek, NSW, 2482
Desirability index
#356 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Wilsons Creek is a small locality in the Byron area, home to around 466 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 535 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+19%), roughly 1148.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $708, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 466
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,347
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 26 of 177
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 44.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 14 / 0 / 0
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)
- $900
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 46
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
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)
- 535
- Against the person
- 152
- Against property
- 235
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 1,148.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 3 residents
- State safety percentile
- 35.4th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +18.9%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions40
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment58
- Malicious Damage To Property47
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault48
- Steal From Motor Vehicle38
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
55 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1028 Wilsons Creek Rd
- 762 Wilsons Creek Rd
- 840 Wilsons Creek Rd
- Wilsons Creek Rd Opp 1019
- Wilsons Creek Rd Opp 643
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
32 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
March 2026
- Subdivision31 ALIDENES ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Under Assessment
January 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure150 KOONYUM RANGE ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
2025· 6 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support643 WILSONS CREEK ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)870 WILSONS CREEK ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)265 WILSONS CREEK ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure18 ALIDENES ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 ALIDENES ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
January 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support510 WILSONS CREEK ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
2024· 5 proposals
October 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation63 PARMENTERS ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Operational consent issued
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool510 WILSONS CREEK ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Tourist and visitor accommodation18 ALIDENES ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
March 2024
- Attached dwelling; Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool150 KOONYUM RANGE ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Operational consent issued
- Subdivision31 ALIDENES ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
2023· 3 proposals
June 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development694 WILSONS CREEK ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
May 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development; Farm buildings175 WILSONS CREEK ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling18 ALIDENES ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
2022· 5 proposals
November 2022
- Other18 ALIDENES ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
September 2022
- Dual occupancy777 WILSONS CREEK ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Operational consent issued
June 2022
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development; Shed35A BLACKBEAN ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
April 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development90 ROBINSONS ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Operational consent issued
January 2022
- Other81 KOONYUM RANGE ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Operational consent declined
2021· 10 proposals
December 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development; Farm buildings175 WILSONS CREEK ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
November 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development33 BULLGARRA ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
October 2021
- Dual occupancy265 WILSONS CREEK ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Deferred Commencement
September 2021
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces510 WILSONS CREEK ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development694 WILSONS CREEK ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Operational consent issued
August 2021
- Secondary dwelling71 CEDAR ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
May 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development127 MONTECOLLUM ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
February 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development33 BULLGARRA ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
January 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Shed80 MONTECOLLUM ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
- Dual occupancy; Change of use23 PARMENTERS ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Withdrawn
2020· 1 proposal
February 2020
- DwellingWILSONS CREEK ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Wilsons Creek Public SchoolSchool
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Mullumbimby Hydro-electric Power Station ComplexWilsons Creek road, MullumbimbySHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 23.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #356 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 1028 Wilsons Creek Rdtransport
- 762 Wilsons Creek Rdtransport
- 840 Wilsons Creek Rdtransport
- Wilsons Creek Rd Opp 1019transport
- Wilsons Creek Rd Opp 643transport
- Mullumbimby Hydro-electric Power Station ComplexheritageWilsons Creek road, MullumbimbySHR
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning90 ROBINSONS ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Lodged 30 Apr 2022 · Operational consent issued
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning694 WILSONS CREEK ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Lodged 16 Sep 2021 · Operational consent issued
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning127 MONTECOLLUM ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Lodged 27 May 2021 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)planning265 WILSONS CREEK ROAD WILSONS CREEK 2482Lodged 21 Nov 2025 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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