Creswick
VIC 3363 · Hepburn
3,279 (2021) → 3,278 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Creswick is a moderate growth suburb in Hepburn, VIC 3363, about 104km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $515K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 74/100, and is about 84km inland. Creswick has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 64/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.2%), Netherlands (1.04%), New Zealand (0.91%), Germany (0.64%), Philippines (0.37%)
Top languages: Sinhal (0.3%), French (0.27%), Italian (0.24%), Tagalog (0.24%), Serbian (0.18%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 994 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Augustine's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1039
- Creswick Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 990
- Creswick North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 945
Nearby (within 10km)
- Newlyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 1003
- Mount Blowhard Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.2kmICSEA 993
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Creswick
Is Creswick safe?
Creswick has a residential safety score of 64/100, 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 7,106 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Creswick?
In Creswick, the .
How far is Creswick from Melbourne CBD?
Creswick is about 103.9 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Creswick?
Creswick has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 991 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Creswick?
Creswick has a transport score of 74/100, including 1 train station and 32 bus stops.