Barkers Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
487
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Barkers Creek.
The postcode for Barkers Creek is 3451 (VIC).
Barkers Creek (3451) sits in the Hepburn region of Victoria.
Barkers Creek has roughly 487 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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What it’s like to live here.
Barkers Creek scores 0/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barkers Creek's population at 487, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
487
Median age
50
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
487
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Barkers Creek.
Local schools for Barkers Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Harcourt Valley Primary School
Castlemaine North Primary School
Castlemaine Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Barkers Creek.
- What is the Barkers Creek postcode?
- Barkers Creek is in the 3451 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- Where is Barkers Creek?
- Barkers Creek is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3451, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barkers Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Barkers Creek?
- There are 8 schools serving Barkers Creek on this page, including Harcourt Valley Primary School, Castlemaine North Primary School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Barkers Creek?
- Barkers Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barkers Creek?
- Barkers Creek is close to Woodbrook, Harcourt, Castlemaine, Ravenswood South, Moonlight Flat.
- What is the population of Barkers Creek?
- The population of Barkers Creek is approximately 487 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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