Colac Otway
Skenes Creek
Skenes Creek at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
249
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Skenes Creek.
Skenes Creek (3233) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Skenes Creek has roughly 249 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.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Skenes Creek scores 2/100 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Skenes Creek's population at 249, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
249
Median age
55
Family households
67%
Lone person
32%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
249
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Skenes Creek.
Local schools for Skenes Creek
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Government School Catchment
Apollo Bay P-12 College
Forrest Primary School
Lavers Hill K-12 College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Skenes Creek.
- What is the Skenes Creek postcode?
- Skenes Creek is in the 3233 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Skenes Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in Skenes Creek?
- There are 6 schools serving Skenes Creek on this page, including Apollo Bay P-12 College, Forrest Primary School, Lavers Hill K-12 College.
- How walkable is Skenes Creek?
- Skenes Creek has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Skenes Creek?
- Skenes Creek is close to Petticoat Creek, Skenes Creek North, Tanybryn, Wongarra, Wongarra.
- What is the population of Skenes Creek?
- Skenes Creek has approximately 249 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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