SuburbCheck

Armstrong Creek

VIC 3217 · Greater Geelong

11,247 (2021) → 15,639 est. (2025) · High Growth

57
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

11,247
Population
$668K
Median house (2024)
75
Safety score
43
Transport score

Armstrong Creek is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3217, about 70km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $668K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 43/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Armstrong Creek has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 75/100.

69.8 km
To Melbourne CBD
7.1 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
4.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

11,247
Population
30
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,200
vs NSW median+18.9%
Bachelor degree or higher42.0%
Born in Australia78.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,537 / 0 / 187

Top countries of birth: India (3.91%), England (3.07%), Philippines (1.59%), New Zealand (1.34%), South Africa (0.76%)

Top languages: Punjabi (2.21%), Mandarin (0.79%), Malayalam (0.76%), Filipino (0.69%), Spanish (0.68%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$668K-3.7%
Median house (2024)
Data not available
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

75
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

41
Break & enter dwelling365/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
28
Motor vehicle theft249/100k
43
Domestic assault382/100k
3
Robbery27/100k
25
Non-domestic assault222/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 561 (all categories, latest year)4,988 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

77

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

56
Within 10km5 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1050 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Geelong Lutheran College - Armstrong Creek CampusCombined · IndependentICSEA 1095
  • St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1080
  • Oberon High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1030
  • Armstrong Creek SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1018
  • Armstrong Creek School - Specialist P-12 CampusCombined · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Iona College GeelongSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1075
  • Mirripoa Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1060
  • Grovedale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 998
  • Mount Duneed Regional Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1056
  • Grovedale CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 998
  • Grovedale West Primary School-Grovedale West Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government · 4.6km
  • Grovedale West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1029
  • Nazareth SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1075
  • St Joseph's Flexible Learning Centre - Geelong CampusSecondary · Catholic · 5.2km
  • Mandama Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1018
  • Wangala Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 991
  • Christian College Geelong - Junior School – BelmontCombined · Independent · 6.4km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

43
48Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationMarshall Railway (4.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.8°C
Summer max
14.0°C
Winter max
540mm
Rainfall/yr
6.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

44 in suburbSupermarkets
44 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3434 in suburbParks
88 in suburbPlaygrounds
6Pools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
21 in suburbGPs
22 in suburbPharmacies
21 in suburbChildcare
21 in suburbLibraries
5144 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachBancoora Beach (7.1 km)
Nearest hospitalBarwon Health - University Hospital Geelong (9.1 km)
Nearest vet3.9 km
Nearest airportAvalon (23.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

22

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
51
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

30

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

34
Parks
2
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

10

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

51

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

6
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
4
OSHC
Total services12
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 8 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.07

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate8.59%
Projected population 204116,782
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Greater Geelong

Charlemont$609K56transportMarshall$675K89transportSt Albans Park$505K53transportGrovedale$628K62transportBreakwaterData not available53transportConnewarre$1.80M14transport

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Frequently asked questions about Armstrong Creek

Is Armstrong Creek safe?

Armstrong Creek has a residential safety score of 75/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,988 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Armstrong Creek?

In Armstrong Creek, the .

How far is Armstrong Creek from Melbourne CBD?

Armstrong Creek is about 69.8 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Armstrong Creek?

Armstrong Creek has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1056 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Armstrong Creek?

Armstrong Creek has a transport score of 43/100 and 48 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.