Joyces Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
20
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Joyces Creek.
The postcode for Joyces Creek is 3364 (VIC).
Joyces Creek (3364) sits in the Central Goldfields region of Victoria.
Joyces Creek has roughly 20 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Side by side
Compare Joyces Creek with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Joyces 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 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Joyces Creek's population at 20, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
20
Median age
56
Family households
78%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$207/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$176/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
20
Median age: 56
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Joyces Creek?
A local agent who actually sells in Joyces Creek will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of selling in Joyces Creek?
The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Joyces Creek, free, in 60 seconds.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of buying in Joyces Creek?
What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.
Get property alerts for Joyces Creek
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Safety
Crime and safety.
0
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 Joyces Creek.
Local schools for Joyces Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Newstead Primary School
Maldon Primary School
Yandoit Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Joyces Creek.
- What is the Joyces Creek postcode?
- Joyces Creek is in the 3364 postcode, in VIC, in the Central Goldfields Shire Council region.
- Where is Joyces Creek?
- Joyces Creek is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3364, in the Central Goldfields Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Joyces Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $207, for units it's $176.
- What schools are in Joyces Creek?
- There are 7 schools serving Joyces Creek on this page, including Newstead Primary School, Maldon Primary School, Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten.
- How walkable is Joyces Creek?
- Joyces Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Joyces Creek?
- Joyces Creek is close to Joyces Creek, Welshmans Reef, Strathlea, Newstead, Moolort.
- What is the population of Joyces Creek?
- The population of Joyces Creek is approximately 20 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
For Sale
Joyces Creek
Buying
Selling
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Joyces Creek vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
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 →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Thinking about selling in Joyces Creek?
The complete selling guide, personalised to Joyces Creek: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.
Get the free selling guide