South Gippsland Shire Council

Fish Creek

VIC3959

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

858

Median age: 51

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

17

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences10 (58.8%)
A Crimes against the person6 (35.3%)
E Justice procedures offences1 (5.9%)

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

30

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Fish Creek.

Local schools for Fish Creek

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Fish Creek and District Primary School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

Corner Inlet College

7-8CoEdIndependent
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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.

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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