Surf Coast Shire Council

Freshwater Creek

VIC3217

Freshwater Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

454

Median age 45

The brief

What to know about Freshwater Creek.

Freshwater Creek (3217) sits in the Surf Coast region of Victoria.

Freshwater Creek has roughly 454 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Freshwater 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Freshwater Creek's population at 454, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

454

Median age

45

Family households

82%

Lone person

17%

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)

$425/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$300/wk

Owner occupied

81%

Renter occupied

14%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

454

Median age: 45

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

23

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences12 (52.2%)
C Drug offences5 (21.7%)
E Justice procedures offences5 (21.7%)
A Crimes against the person1 (4.3%)

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

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Freshwater Creek.

Local schools for Freshwater Creek

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Government School Catchment

Moriac Primary School

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Mount Duneed Regional Primary School

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Bellbrae Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

612 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

25.6°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

3.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Freshwater Creek.

What is the Freshwater Creek postcode?
Freshwater Creek is in the 3217 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Freshwater Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $425, for units it's $300.
What schools are in Freshwater Creek?
There are 13 schools serving Freshwater Creek on this page, including Freshwater Creek Steiner School, Moriac Primary School, Mount Duneed Regional Primary School.
How walkable is Freshwater Creek?
Freshwater Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Freshwater Creek?
Freshwater Creek is close to Mount Duneed, Paraparap, Waurn Ponds, Bellbrae, Mount Moriac.
What is the population of Freshwater Creek?
Freshwater Creek has approximately 454 residents. The median age is 45.

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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