Nillumbik Shire Council
Watsons Creek
Watsons Creek at a glance
Median house
$660,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$475,200
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,536
Median age 44
About
Welcome to Watsons Creek.
Watsons Creek is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$660,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $475,200.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$365/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$660,000
Sales data pending
$475,200
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
1,536
Median age: 44
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)2.88%
Based on $660,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)3.39%
Based on $475,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,536
Median age
44
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Watsons Creek.
Local schools for Watsons Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Panton Hill Primary School
Christmas Hills Primary School
Kangaroo Ground Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Watsons Creek.
- What is the median house price in Watsons Creek?
- The median house price in Watsons Creek, VIC 3097 is $660,000. The median unit price is $475,200. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Watsons Creek postcode?
- Watsons Creek is in the 3097 postcode, in VIC, in the Nillumbik Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Watsons Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $365, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Watsons Creek?
- There are 16 schools serving Watsons Creek on this page, including Panton Hill Primary School, Christmas Hills Primary School, Kangaroo Ground Primary School.
- How walkable is Watsons Creek?
- Watsons Creek has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Watsons Creek?
- Watsons Creek is close to Bend Of Islands, Panton Hill, Kangaroo Ground, Smiths Gully, Christmas Hills.
- What is the population of Watsons Creek?
- Watsons Creek has approximately 1,536 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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