Badger Creek at a glance
Median house
$673,000
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
1,610
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Badger Creek.
The postcode for Badger Creek is 3777 (VIC).
The median house price in Badger Creek is $673,000.
Badger Creek (3777) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria. The median house here is $673,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Badger Creek has roughly 1,610 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Badger Creek scores 6/100 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Badger Creek's population at 1,610, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,610
Median age
43
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $673,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 59% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $135,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Badger Creek on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$673,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
$673,000
$274,320
1,610
Median age: 43
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.70% (median rent $350/wk against a $673,000 price tag). Units yield 6.12% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (10%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.70%
Based on $673,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.12%
Based on $274,320 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 · May 202686%
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.
46
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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.
6
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Badger Creek.
Local schools for Badger Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Badger Creek Primary School
Healesville Primary School
Healesville High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Badger Creek.
- What is the median house price in Badger Creek?
- The median house price in Badger Creek, VIC 3777 is $673,000. The median unit price is $274,320.
- What is the Badger Creek postcode?
- Badger Creek is in the 3777 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- Where is Badger Creek?
- Badger Creek is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3777, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Badger Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $323.
- What schools are in Badger Creek?
- There are 7 schools serving Badger Creek on this page, including Badger Creek Primary School, Worawa Aboriginal College, St Brigid's School.
- How walkable is Badger Creek?
- Badger Creek has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Badger Creek?
- Badger Creek is close to Mount Toolebewong, Healesville Main Street, Healesville, Healesville Post Shop, Don Valley.
- What is the population of Badger Creek?
- The population of Badger Creek is approximately 1,610 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
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