Surf Coast Shire Council

Armstrong Creek

VIC3217

Armstrong Creek at a glance

Median house

$670,000

Median unit

$291,600

Walk score

12

Very car dependent

Population

20.5k

Median age 30

The brief

What to know about Armstrong Creek.

The postcode for Armstrong Creek is 3217 (VIC).

The median house price in Armstrong Creek is $670,000.

Armstrong Creek (3217) sits in the Surf Coast region of Victoria. The median house here is $670,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.

Armstrong Creek has roughly 20,499 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Armstrong Creek scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Armstrong Creek's population at 20,499, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic.

Population

20,499

Median age

30

Family households

Lone person

Houses change hands at $670,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $291,600, roughly 56% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $134,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Armstrong Creek on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$670,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $291,600.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$425/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$361/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$670,000

Median Unit PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$291,600

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

20,499

Median age: 30

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.30% (median rent $425/wk against a $670,000 price tag). Units yield 6.44% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

3.30%

Based on $670,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

6.44%

Based on $291,600 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

624

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences437 (70.0%)
A Crimes against the person107 (17.1%)
E Justice procedures offences62 (9.9%)
C Drug offences9 (1.4%)
D Public order and security offences8 (1.3%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

12

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Armstrong Creek.

Local schools for Armstrong Creek

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Armstrong Creek School

U, Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Oberon High School

7-12CoEdGovernment
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Mirripoa Primary School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

612 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

25.6°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

3.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Armstrong Creek.

What is the median house price in Armstrong Creek?
The median house price in Armstrong Creek, VIC 3217 is $670,000. The median unit price is $291,600.
What is the Armstrong Creek postcode?
Armstrong Creek is in the 3217 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
Where is Armstrong Creek?
Armstrong Creek is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3217, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Armstrong Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $425, for units it's $361.
What schools are in Armstrong Creek?
There are 20 schools serving Armstrong Creek on this page, including St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School, Armstrong Creek School, Oberon High School.
How walkable is Armstrong Creek?
Armstrong Creek has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Armstrong Creek?
Armstrong Creek is close to Charlemont, Marshall, Grovedale, Grovedale East, St Albans Park.
What is the population of Armstrong Creek?
The population of Armstrong Creek is approximately 20,499 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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