Jacob Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
28
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Jacob Creek.
The postcode for Jacob Creek is 3825 (VIC).
Jacob Creek (3825) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Jacob Creek has roughly 28 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Jacob 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 6 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jacob Creek's population at 28, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (113% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
28
Median age
58
Family households
113%
Lone person
38%
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)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$183/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
28
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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 Jacob Creek.
Local schools for Jacob Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rawson Primary School
Tyers Primary School
Yallourn North Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Jacob Creek.
- What is the Jacob Creek postcode?
- Jacob Creek is in the 3825 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Jacob Creek?
- Jacob Creek is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3825, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Jacob Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $183.
- What schools are in Jacob Creek?
- There are 6 schools serving Jacob Creek on this page, including Rawson Primary School, Tyers Primary School, Yallourn North Primary School.
- How walkable is Jacob Creek?
- Jacob Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Jacob Creek?
- Jacob Creek is close to Coopers Creek, Moondarra, Erica, Caringal, Rawson.
- What is the population of Jacob Creek?
- The population of Jacob Creek is approximately 28 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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