Back Creek (Tenterfield - NSW)
NSWBack Creek (Tenterfield - NSW) is a growing suburb in NSW with 4 residents.
- SAL code
- 10128
- SA2
- 110021194
- Population
- 4
- LGA
- Tenterfield
Back Creek (Tenterfield - NSW), NSW had 4 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 6.0% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 65-74 years, and the median age sits at 69. The median household income is $575 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $0 a month. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?4
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+6.0%
3yr: +4.1% · 10yr: +7.1%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$575/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
69
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?2/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?4.4%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?5
Tenterfield · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
No data for this suburb
VGV suppresses suburbs with too few sales per quarter
Population over time — Tenterfield (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Back Creek (Tenterfield - NSW) suburb alone is ~4 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 6,842 to 7,188 over 24 years, averaging 0.2% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
The Sir Henry PMPS
Secondary
Tenterfield HS
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
People
Median age 69 (older), largest age group 65-74 (100%), tight labour market (0.0% unemployment).
Median age
69
Avg household size
1
Age distribution
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
1 zone in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 99.8% | 199.98 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.