Mount Alexander Shire Council
Emu Creek
Emu Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
35.6k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Emu Creek.
Emu Creek (3551) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.
Emu Creek has roughly 35,614 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Emu 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Emu Creek's population at 35,614, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
35,614
Median age
37
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
35,614
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Emu Creek.
Local schools for Emu Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Eppalock Primary School
Strathfieldsaye Primary School
Spring Gully 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 Emu Creek.
- What is the Emu Creek postcode?
- Emu Creek is in the 3551 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Emu Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Emu Creek?
- There are 7 schools serving Emu Creek on this page, including Eppalock Primary School, Strathfieldsaye Primary School, St Francis of the Fields School.
- How walkable is Emu Creek?
- Emu Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Emu Creek?
- Emu Creek is close to Axe Creek, Mandurang, Sedgwick, Strathfieldsaye, Mandurang South.
- What is the population of Emu Creek?
- Emu Creek has approximately 35,614 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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