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Dora Creek, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Dora Creek is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,613. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

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1,613 Population 5/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$24,539 Median Income
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$24,539 median income, 6.9% unemployment
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Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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About Dora Creek

Dora Creek

Dora Creek is a small rural suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia, located west of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales and north of the town of Morisset.

People

Population1,613
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$24,539
Per Capita$24,539
Unemployment6.9%

Housing

D
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership79.0%
Housing Units645

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population1,613
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates-33.0814°, 151.4968°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,539
Median Age51.0 years

About Dora Creek

Dora Creek is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,613. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Dora Creek has a population of 1,613 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 351.4 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,613
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Australia avg
351.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Dora Creek vs Australia Average

The median household income in Dora Creek is $24,539, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,539 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $472, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 153 business establishments.

Income: Dora Creek vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,539
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,539
Avg Weekly Wage$472

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)153

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dora Creek is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 79.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 645 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.0%
Owner-Occupied79.0%
Renter-Occupied21.0%
Housing Units645

Property Tax

Climate in Dora Creek

Dora Creek has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (13.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1214 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 20.2° / 26.8° 78.6
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 20.1° / 26.2° 125.0
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 19° / 25.6° 117.1
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 16.1° / 23.2° 141.7
May 16.8°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20.4° 100.2
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 11.1° / 18.2° 165.4
Jul 13.7°C / 57°F 9.9° / 17.5° 88.1
Aug 14.7°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.9° 74.7
Sep 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.3° 72.9
Oct 19°C / 66°F 15° / 23.1° 74.5
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.1° 96.0
Dec 22°C / 72°F 18.6° / 25.3° 80.2
Dora Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area351.4 sq mi (910.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-33.0814°N, 151.4968°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.47"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 29 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 59 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 106 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 109 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 111 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 104 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 147 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 129 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 130 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 118 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 87 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 52 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 138 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 80 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 148 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 101 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 96 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 97 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
February 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in Warmest
March 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
August 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in

Dora Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in August to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Dora Creek

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dora Creek Public School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Dora Creek

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Dora Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barkers Barn
Classroom
Poppethead
Richmond Vale Railway Museum
South Sea Island Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Wallsend District Hospital
Wyong District Museum & Historical Society

Libraries in Dora Creek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Cessnock City Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Gwandalan Library0.0
Lake Haven Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
Morisset Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Swansea Library0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Toukley Library0.0
Tuggerah Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dora Creek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Toukley Lions Markets

Train Stations in Dora Creek

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dora Creek

Stadiums & Teams in Dora Creek

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Airports Near Dora Creek

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra Airfield—Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip—Small Airport
Elderslie Airport—Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield—Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip—Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Strowan—Small Airport
Warkworth Airport—Small Airport
Warnervale Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Dora Creek

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Mayfield Podiatry
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
The Glen Centre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dora Creek

What is the population of Dora Creek?

Dora Creek has a population of 1,613 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 351.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Dora Creek expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,539, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dora Creek?

Dora Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Dora Creek?

The unemployment rate in Dora Creek is 6.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $472. There are 153 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dora Creek?

The median home value in Dora Creek is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 79.0%.

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