Bass Coast Shire Council

West Creek

VIC3992

West Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

113

Median age 49

The brief

What to know about West Creek.

West Creek (3992) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria.

West Creek has roughly 113 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.

West 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put West Creek's population at 113, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

113

Median age

49

Family households

85%

Lone person

13%

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)

$280/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$210/wk

Owner occupied

78%

Renter occupied

10%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

113

Median age: 49

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

4

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

A Crimes against the person3 (75.0%)
B Property and deception offences1 (25.0%)

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 West Creek.

Local schools for West Creek

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Wonthaggi North Primary School

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Bass Coast College

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Bass Coast Specialist School

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© 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

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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 West Creek.

What is the West Creek postcode?
West Creek is in the 3992 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in West Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $210.
What schools are in West Creek?
There are 8 schools serving West Creek on this page, including Wonthaggi North Primary School, St Joseph's School, Village High School.
How walkable is West Creek?
West Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near West Creek?
West Creek is close to Lance Creek, Glen Alvie, St Clair, Korrine, Hicksborough.
What is the population of West Creek?
West Creek has approximately 113 residents. The median age is 49.

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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