East Gippsland Shire Council
Forge Creek
Forge Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
346
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Forge Creek.
Forge Creek (3875) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Forge Creek has roughly 346 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Forge 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forge Creek's population at 346, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
346
Median age
45
Family households
88%
Lone person
12%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
346
Median age: 45
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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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Forge Creek.
Local schools for Forge Creek
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Government School Catchment
Eagle Point Primary School
Paynesville Primary School
Bairnsdale Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Forge Creek.
- What is the Forge Creek postcode?
- Forge Creek is in the 3875 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Forge Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Forge Creek?
- There are 14 schools serving Forge Creek on this page, including Eagle Point Primary School, Paynesville Primary School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Forge Creek?
- Forge Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Forge Creek?
- Forge Creek is close to Goon Nure, Banksia Peninsula, Eagle Point, Newlands Arm, Paynesville.
- What is the population of Forge Creek?
- Forge Creek has approximately 346 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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