Northern Grampians Shire Council

Cochranes Creek

VIC3475

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.

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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

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$178/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$151/wk

Owner occupied

100%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

9

Median age: 63

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

7

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

A Crimes against the person4 (57.1%)
E Justice procedures offences2 (28.6%)
C Drug offences1 (14.3%)

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

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

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

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Dunolly Primary School

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Tarnagulla Primary School

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© 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

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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.

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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