Buffalo Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
284
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Buffalo Creek.
The postcode for Buffalo Creek is 3958 (VIC).
Buffalo Creek (3958) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.
Buffalo Creek has roughly 284 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Buffalo 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Buffalo Creek's population at 284, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
284
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
284
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Buffalo Creek.
Local schools for Buffalo Creek
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Government School Catchment
Fish Creek and District Primary School
Meeniyan Primary School
Tarwin Lower Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Buffalo Creek.
- What is the Buffalo Creek postcode?
- Buffalo Creek is in the 3958 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- Where is Buffalo Creek?
- Buffalo Creek is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3958, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Buffalo Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Buffalo Creek?
- There are 7 schools serving Buffalo Creek on this page, including Fish Creek and District Primary School, Meeniyan Primary School, Koonwarra Village School.
- How walkable is Buffalo Creek?
- Buffalo Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Buffalo Creek?
- Buffalo Creek is close to Buffalo, Fish Creek, Meeniyan, Middle Tarwin, Grassy Spur.
- What is the population of Buffalo Creek?
- The population of Buffalo Creek is approximately 284 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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