Myrtle Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
35.6k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Myrtle Creek.
The postcode for Myrtle Creek is 3551 (VIC).
Myrtle Creek (3551) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.
Myrtle Creek has roughly 35,614 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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 8 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Myrtle Creek's population at 35,614, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
35,614
Median age
37
Family households
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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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
35,614
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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
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Government School Catchment
Eppalock Primary School
Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School
Harcourt Valley Primary School
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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 3551 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- Where is Myrtle Creek?
- Myrtle Creek is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3551, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Myrtle Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Myrtle Creek?
- There are 10 schools serving Myrtle Creek on this page, including Eppalock Primary School, Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School, Harcourt Valley Primary 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, Pilchers Bridge, Sutton Grange, Lyal, Sedgwick.
- What is the population of Myrtle Creek?
- The population of Myrtle Creek is approximately 35,614 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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