Surf Coast Shire Council
Freshwater Creek
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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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
454
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
23
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 Freshwater Creek.
Local schools for Freshwater Creek
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Government School Catchment
Moriac Primary School
Mount Duneed Regional Primary School
Bellbrae Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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.
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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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