Croki, New South Wales
Town
Croki, New South Wales
Coordinates: 31°52′36″S 152°35′38″E / 31.87664°S 152.59383°E / -31.87664; 152.59383
Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
LGA	Mid-Coast Council
Location	320 km (200 mi) NE of Sydney 13 km (8.1 mi) NW of Taree 580 km (360 mi) S of Brisbane 78 km (48 mi) SW of Port Macquarie 46 km (29 mi) N of Forster
Established	1830s
Government
• State electorate	Myall Lakes
• Federal division	Lyne
Population
• Total	34 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode	2430

Croki is a small rural village in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, within the MidCoast Council local government area.

History

In the 1830s, Croki was one of the major river shipping points in the Manning region, supporting regular boat traffic that transported agricultural produce to larger centres such as Taree and Sydney. Croki's importance as a river port declined significantly following the opening of the North Coast railway line in 1913. Subsequent improvements to road infrastructure further reduced reliance on river-based transport.^[2] By the 21st century, Croki had become a small rural locality with the 2016 Australian census recording a population of 43.^[3]

Geography

Croki is located on Jones Island in the Manning River estuary system, approximately 13 km upstream from the Manning Point entrance, measured along the river.^[4] The area consists mainly of dairy farmland and riverine landscape.^[5] It is situated on the low-lying Manning River floodplain and has been affected by periodic flooding throughout its history.^[6][7]

Demographics

The 2021 census recorded Croki's population to have 34 people, of whom 40.5% were male and 59.5% were female. The median age was 61. There were 13 families and 22 private dwellings, with an average household size of 2.1 people, and the median weekly household income was $1,208.^[8]

Amenities

Croki Reserve is a public recreation area on Barton Street, on the banks of the Manning River. It includes a netted swimming area and provides access to the river for boating, fishing, and picnicking.^[9]

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