Kangaroo Creek, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kangaroo Creek, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Kangaroo Creek |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.97568 |
| Longitude | 152.84855 |
| Population | 104 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 160.7 km² |
| Elevation | 64 m |
| Postcode | 2460 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 460 km north-northeast |
Kangaroo Creek is a locality in the Clarence Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 104. The locality covers an area of 160.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 64 m above sea level. It lies approximately 460 km north-northeast of Sydney. Kangaroo Creek is located at 29.9757°S, 152.8485°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2460. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kangaroo Creek spills down from the Clarence Valley's undulating hinterland, a ribbon of emerald and ochre unfurling towards broader horizons. It lies 45.6 km north-west of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 324°T), and is situated 14.1 km south-south-west of Coutts Crossing. Here, the air carries the scent of damp earth and the subtle, sweet perfume of unseen blossoms, a fragrance that clings to the humid afternoon like a second skin. The landscape is a rich tapestry of rolling hills, softened by the passage of time and the patient work of generations, where dense pockets of rainforest give way to open pastures dotted with contented cattle. Sunlight, filtered through the broad leaves of ancient fig trees, paints shifting patterns on the dusty tracks that meander through the property boundaries, a gentle reminder of the quiet, persistent life that pulses through this verdant country.
The story of Kangaroo Creek is one etched in the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants, a tale woven from the threads of dairying and cattle grazing that have long sustained this locale. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich grazing land, cleared the timber and carved out a life here, their efforts visible in the sturdy farmhouses and weathered fences that still stand sentinel across the hills. While tourism now offers a gentle counterpoint to the agricultural rhythm, with visitors drawn to the natural beauty and the slower pace of life, the heart of Kangaroo Creek’s economy beats with the steady pulse of the land. The creek itself, a vital artery, winds its way through the property, its waters reflecting the changing colours of the sky and the vibrant green of the surrounding vegetation, a constant, soothing presence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kangaroo Creek, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kangaroo Creek, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kangaroo Creek includes the postcode (2460), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Clarence Valley Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kangaroo Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |