Buloke
Slaty Creek
Slaty Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
34
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Slaty Creek.
Slaty Creek (3478) sits in the Buloke region of Victoria.
Slaty Creek has roughly 34 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Slaty 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Slaty Creek's population at 34, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (38% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
34
Median age
55
Family households
92%
Lone person
–
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)
$185/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$157/wk
Owner occupied
38%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
34
Median age: 55
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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 Slaty Creek.
Local schools for Slaty Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
St Arnaud Primary School
St Arnaud Secondary College
Non-Government Schools
St Patrick's 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 Slaty Creek.
- What is the Slaty Creek postcode?
- Slaty Creek is in the 3478 postcode, in VIC, in the Buloke region.
- What is the average rent in Slaty Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $185, for units it's $157.
- What schools are in Slaty Creek?
- There are 3 schools serving Slaty Creek on this page, including St Arnaud Primary School, St Arnaud Secondary College, St Patrick's School.
- How walkable is Slaty Creek?
- Slaty Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Slaty Creek?
- Slaty Creek is close to Slaty Creek, Medlyn, St Arnaud, St Arnaud North, St Arnaud North.
- What is the population of Slaty Creek?
- Slaty Creek has approximately 34 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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