Strath Creek at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
231
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Strath Creek.
The postcode for Strath Creek is 3658 (VIC).
Strath Creek (3658) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria.
Strath Creek has roughly 231 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.
Strath 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 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 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Strath Creek's population at 231, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
231
Median age
49
Family households
58%
Lone person
40%
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)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
231
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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
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Education
Schools in Strath Creek.
Local schools for Strath Creek
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Government School Catchment
Flowerdale Primary School
Broadford Primary School
Broadford Secondary College
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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 Strath Creek.
- What is the Strath Creek postcode?
- Strath Creek is in the 3658 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- Where is Strath Creek?
- Strath Creek is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3658, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Strath Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Strath Creek?
- There are 7 schools serving Strath Creek on this page, including Flowerdale Primary School, Broadford Primary School, Broadford Secondary College.
- How walkable is Strath Creek?
- Strath Creek has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Strath Creek?
- Strath Creek is close to Tyaak, Reedy Creek, Reedy Creek, Kerrisdale, Homewood.
- What is the population of Strath Creek?
- The population of Strath Creek is approximately 231 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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