South Gippsland Shire Council
Fish Creek
Fish Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
858
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Fish Creek.
Fish Creek (3959) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.
Fish Creek has roughly 858 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.
Fish 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fish Creek's population at 858, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
858
Median age
51
Family households
72%
Lone person
27%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$235/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
858
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fish Creek.
Local schools for Fish Creek
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Government School Catchment
Fish Creek and District Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Corner Inlet College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Fish Creek.
- What is the Fish Creek postcode?
- Fish Creek is in the 3959 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fish Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $235.
- What schools are in Fish Creek?
- There are 2 schools serving Fish Creek on this page, including Fish Creek and District Primary School, Corner Inlet College.
- How walkable is Fish Creek?
- Fish Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Fish Creek?
- Fish Creek is close to Hoddle, Buffalo, Waratah North, Buffalo Creek, Grassy Spur.
- What is the population of Fish Creek?
- Fish Creek has approximately 858 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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