Porters Creek
NSW 2538 · Shoalhaven
0 (2021) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Shoalhaven local government area (est. 111,712 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Porters Creek is a moderate growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2538, about 174km from Sydney CBD. Recent property sales in Porters Creek are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 14km inland. Porters Creek has an overall score of 11/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Porters Creek
How far is Porters Creek from Sydney CBD?
Porters Creek is about 173.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Porters Creek?
Porters Creek has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Porters Creek?
Porters Creek has a transport score of 0/100.