Nillumbik Shire Council

Dixons Creek

VIC3775

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

344

Median age: 54

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

14

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences7 (50.0%)
A Crimes against the person4 (28.6%)
C Drug offences1 (7.1%)
E Justice procedures offences1 (7.1%)
D Public order and security offences1 (7.1%)

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

2

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 Dixons Creek.

Local schools for Dixons Creek

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Government School Catchment

Chum Creek Primary School

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Yarra Glen Primary School

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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

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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.

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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