Nillumbik Shire Council

Steels Creek

VIC3775

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

276

Median age: 48

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

6

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences4 (66.7%)
A Crimes against the person2 (33.3%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Steels Creek.

Local schools for Steels Creek

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Yarra Glen Primary School

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Kinglake Primary School

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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

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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.

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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