Mitchell Shire Council
Myrtle Creek
Myrtle Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10.1k
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Myrtle Creek.
Myrtle Creek (3444) sits in the Mitchell region of Victoria.
Myrtle Creek has roughly 10,066 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Myrtle 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Myrtle Creek's population at 10,066, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
10,066
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$351/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
10,066
Median age: 47
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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 Myrtle Creek.
Local schools for Myrtle Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Eppalock Primary School
Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School
Strathfieldsaye Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Myrtle Creek.
- What is the Myrtle Creek postcode?
- Myrtle Creek is in the 3444 postcode, in VIC, in the Mitchell Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Myrtle Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $351, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Myrtle Creek?
- There are 6 schools serving Myrtle Creek on this page, including Eppalock Primary School, Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School, St Francis of the Fields School.
- How walkable is Myrtle Creek?
- Myrtle Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Myrtle Creek?
- Myrtle Creek is close to Myrtle Creek, Lyal, Pilchers Bridge, Sutton Grange, Redesdale.
- What is the population of Myrtle Creek?
- Myrtle Creek has approximately 10,066 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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