Steels Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
276
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Steels Creek.
The postcode for Steels Creek is 3775 (VIC).
Steels Creek (3775) sits in the Nillumbik region of Victoria.
Steels Creek has roughly 276 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Steels 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 15 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Steels Creek's population at 276, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 3% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
276
Median age
48
Family households
88%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$509/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
3%
At a deeper level
276
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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
Education
Schools in Steels Creek.
Local schools for Steels Creek
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Government School Catchment
Yarra Glen Primary School
Kinglake Primary School
Christmas Hills Primary School
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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 Steels Creek.
- What is the Steels Creek postcode?
- Steels Creek is in the 3775 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- Where is Steels Creek?
- Steels Creek is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3775, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Steels Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $509.
- What schools are in Steels Creek?
- There are 20 schools serving Steels Creek on this page, including Yarra Glen Primary School, Kinglake Primary School, Christmas Hills Primary School.
- How walkable is Steels Creek?
- Steels Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Steels Creek?
- Steels Creek is close to Dixons Creek, Mount Slide, Yarra Glen, Tarrawarra, Christmas Hills.
- What is the population of Steels Creek?
- The population of Steels Creek is approximately 276 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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