Moyne Shire Council
Smythes Creek
Smythes Creek at a glance
Median house
$559,000
Median unit
$237,600
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,762
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Smythes Creek.
Smythes Creek (3351) sits in the Moyne region of Victoria. The median house here is $559,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Smythes Creek has roughly 1,762 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.
Smythes 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Smythes Creek's population at 1,762, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,762
Median age
38
Family households
86%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $559,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $237,600, roughly 57% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $112,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Smythes Creek on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$559,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $237,600.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$395/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
$559,000
$237,600
1,762
Median age: 38
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.60% (median rent $280/wk against a $559,000 price tag). Units yield 8.64% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (9%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.60%
Based on $559,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20268.64%
Based on $237,600 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202688%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
232
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 Smythes Creek.
Local schools for Smythes Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Haddon Primary School
Delacombe Primary School
Alfredton Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Smythes Creek.
- What is the median house price in Smythes Creek?
- The median house price in Smythes Creek, VIC 3351 is $559,000. The median unit price is $237,600. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Smythes Creek postcode?
- Smythes Creek is in the 3351 postcode, in VIC, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Smythes Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $395.
- What schools are in Smythes Creek?
- There are 20 schools serving Smythes Creek on this page, including Haddon Primary School, Delacombe Primary School, Lumen Christi School.
- How walkable is Smythes Creek?
- Smythes Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Smythes Creek?
- Smythes Creek is close to Bunkers Hill, Delacombe, Bonshaw, Bonshaw, Nintingbool.
- What is the population of Smythes Creek?
- Smythes Creek has approximately 1,762 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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