Dixons Creek at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
344
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Dixons Creek.
The postcode for Dixons Creek is 3775 (VIC).
Dixons Creek (3775) sits in the Nillumbik region of Victoria.
Dixons Creek has roughly 344 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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What it’s like to live here.
Dixons Creek scores 2/100 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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dixons Creek's population at 344, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
344
Median age
54
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
344
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dixons Creek.
Local schools for Dixons Creek
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Government School Catchment
Chum Creek Primary School
Yarra Glen Primary School
Toolangi Primary School
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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 Dixons Creek.
- What is the Dixons Creek postcode?
- Dixons Creek is in the 3775 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- Where is Dixons Creek?
- Dixons Creek is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3775, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dixons Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Dixons Creek?
- There are 20 schools serving Dixons Creek on this page, including Chum Creek Primary School, Yarra Glen Primary School, Toolangi Primary School.
- How walkable is Dixons Creek?
- Dixons Creek has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dixons Creek?
- Dixons Creek is close to Steels Creek, Tarrawarra, Mount Slide, Chum Creek, Yarra Glen.
- What is the population of Dixons Creek?
- The population of Dixons Creek is approximately 344 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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