Baw Baw Shire Council
Shady Creek
Shady Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
186
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Shady Creek.
Shady Creek (3821) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Shady Creek has roughly 186 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Shady 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Shady Creek's population at 186, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
186
Median age
42
Family households
81%
Lone person
12%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
186
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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
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Education
Schools in Shady Creek.
Local schools for Shady Creek
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Government School Catchment
Buln Buln Primary School
Nilma Primary School
Darnum Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Shady Creek.
- What is the Shady Creek postcode?
- Shady Creek is in the 3821 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Shady Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Shady Creek?
- There are 20 schools serving Shady Creek on this page, including St Angela of the Cross Primary School, Buln Buln Primary School, Nilma Primary School.
- How walkable is Shady Creek?
- Shady Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Shady Creek?
- Shady Creek is close to Buln Buln East, Nilma North, Lillico, Crossover, Darnum.
- What is the population of Shady Creek?
- Shady Creek has approximately 186 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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