Campbells Creek

VIC 3451 · Mount Alexander

2,071 (2021) → 2,135 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

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

2,071

Population

$681K

Median house (2023)

Safety score

Transport score

Campbells Creek is a moderate growth suburb in Mount Alexander, VIC 3451, about 103km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $681K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 41/100, and is about 100km inland. Campbells Creek has an overall score of 42/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 86/100.

103.0 km

To Melbourne CBD

100.5 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

4.7 km

To nearest station

Demographics

2,071

Population

Median age

2.5

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,399

vs NSW median-24.4%

Bachelor degree or higher39.7%

Born in Australia84.4%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse790 / 0 / 19

Top countries of birth: England (3.48%), New Zealand (1.59%), Netherlands (0.48%), Scotland (0.48%), South Africa (0.48%)

Top languages: Greek (0.68%), French (0.24%), Indonesian (0.24%), Spanish (0.24%), Mandarin (0.19%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$681K+1.8%

Median house (2023)

Data not available

Median unit (2023)

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 2023

Residential Safety

Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

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

Break & enter dwelling338/100k

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Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft97/100k

Domestic assault290/100k

Robbery97/100k

Non-domestic assault290/100k

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: 64 (all categories, latest year)3,090 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

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1065 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Olivet Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1053
Campbells Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1006

Nearby (within 10km)

Castlemaine Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1049
Castlemaine Secondary College-Yapeen CampusSecondary · Government · 3.6km
Winters Flat Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1072
Castlemaine Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1058
St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 1052
Chewton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1082
Castlemaine North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1113
Castlemaine Steiner School & KindergartenCombined · Independent · 5.5kmICSEA 1099
Castlemaine Secondary College-Junior CampusSecondary · Government · 6.3km
Campbells Creek Primary School - Guildford CampusPrimary · Government · 6.6km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

11Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationCastlemaine Railway (4.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.5°C

Summer max

12.3°C

Winter max

560mm

Rainfall/yr

6.6h

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.

00 in suburbSupermarkets

11 in suburbCafes/Rest.

33 in suburbParks

33 in suburbPlaygrounds

3030 in suburbPools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

77 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalSt John of God Hospital (59.6 km)

Nearest vet4.5 km

Nearest airportMelbourne (83.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

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

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

Pubs & Hotels

Bars

Clubs RSL/Leagues

Dining & Licensed

Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.48

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

OSHC

Total services1

Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.48

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.76%

Projected population 20412,435

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Mount Alexander

YapeenData not available0transport McKenzie Hill$833K48transport IrishtownData not available0transport Castlemaine$690K83transport VaughanData not available0transport Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander)Data not available46transport

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Frequently asked questions about Campbells Creek

Is Campbells Creek safe?

Campbells Creek has a residential safety score of 86/100, 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 3,090 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Campbells Creek?

In Campbells Creek, the .

How far is Campbells Creek from Melbourne CBD?

Campbells Creek is about 103.0 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Campbells Creek?

Campbells Creek has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1030 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Campbells Creek?

Campbells Creek has a transport score of 41/100 and 11 bus stops.