Moyne Shire Council

Ross Creek

VIC3351

Ross Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

9,106

Median age 41

The brief

What to know about Ross Creek.

Ross Creek (3351) sits in the Moyne region of Victoria.

Ross Creek has roughly 9,106 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Ross 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, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Ross Creek's population at 9,106, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

9,106

Median age

41

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$280/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$238/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

9,106

Median age: 41

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

25

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences17 (68.0%)
A Crimes against the person4 (16.0%)
E Justice procedures offences2 (8.0%)
D Public order and security offences2 (8.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Ross Creek.

Local schools for Ross Creek

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Government School Catchment

Napoleons Primary School

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Magpie Primary School

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Woady Yaloak Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

612 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

23.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.3°C

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Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Ross Creek.

What is the Ross Creek postcode?
Ross Creek is in the 3351 postcode, in VIC, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Ross Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
What schools are in Ross Creek?
There are 14 schools serving Ross Creek on this page, including Napoleons Primary School, Magpie Primary School, Woady Yaloak Primary School.
How walkable is Ross Creek?
Ross Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Ross Creek?
Ross Creek is close to Cambrian Hill, Nintingbool, Smythes Creek, Bonshaw, Bonshaw.
What is the population of Ross Creek?
Ross Creek has approximately 9,106 residents. The median age is 41.

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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