East Gippsland Shire Council
Swifts Creek
Swifts Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
232
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Swifts Creek.
Swifts Creek (3896) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Swifts Creek has roughly 232 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.
Swifts 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Swifts Creek's population at 232, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 40% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
232
Median age
50
Family households
61%
Lone person
40%
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)
$120/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$120/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
232
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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 Swifts Creek.
Local schools for Swifts Creek
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Government School Catchment
Swifts Creek P-12 School
Omeo Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Swifts Creek.
- What is the Swifts Creek postcode?
- Swifts Creek is in the 3896 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Swifts Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $120, for units it's $120.
- What schools are in Swifts Creek?
- There are 2 schools serving Swifts Creek on this page, including Swifts Creek P-12 School, Omeo Primary School.
- How walkable is Swifts Creek?
- Swifts Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Swifts Creek?
- Swifts Creek is close to Doctors Flat, Tongio, Brookville, Cassilis, Ensay North.
- What is the population of Swifts Creek?
- Swifts Creek has approximately 232 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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