Forge Creek, VIC 3875

East Gippsland Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3875

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Median house price

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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.

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.

Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 610 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.

Schools in Forge Creek

Schools serving Forge Creek: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Eagle Point Primary School

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Paynesville Primary School

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Bairnsdale Secondary College

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

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%
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
8%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

9 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
E Justice procedures offences3 (33.3%)
B Property and deception offences3 (33.3%)
C Drug offences2 (22.2%)
A Crimes against the person1 (11.1%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
610 mm
Hottest month, avg max
25.8°C
Coldest month, avg min
4.7°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions 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.
Where is Forge Creek?
Forge Creek is a suburb in the East Gippsland Shire Council area, VIC 3875.
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?
The population of Forge Creek is approximately 346 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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