Northern Grampians Shire Council
Cochranes Creek
Cochranes Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Cochranes Creek.
Cochranes Creek (3475) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria.
Cochranes Creek has roughly 9 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cochranes 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cochranes Creek's population at 9, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9
Median age
63
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$178/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$151/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
9
Median age: 63
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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 Cochranes Creek.
Local schools for Cochranes Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bealiba Primary School
Dunolly Primary School
Tarnagulla Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Cochranes Creek.
- What is the Cochranes Creek postcode?
- Cochranes Creek is in the 3475 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cochranes Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $178, for units it's $151.
- What schools are in Cochranes Creek?
- There are 12 schools serving Cochranes Creek on this page, including Bealiba Primary School, Dunolly Primary School, Tarnagulla Primary School.
- How walkable is Cochranes Creek?
- Cochranes Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cochranes Creek?
- Cochranes Creek is close to Burkes Flat, Mcintyre, Moliagul, Wehla, Rheola.
- What is the population of Cochranes Creek?
- Cochranes Creek has approximately 9 residents. The median age is 63.
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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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