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Diamond Creek

VIC 3089 · Nillumbik

12,503 (2021) → 12,779 est. (2025) · Stable

80
Overall score

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

12,503
Population
$997K
Median house (2024)
95
Safety score
94
Transport score

Diamond Creek is a stable suburb in Nillumbik, VIC 3089, about 24km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $997K is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 94/100, and is about 27km inland. Diamond Creek has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 95/100.

23.5 km
To Melbourne CBD
26.9 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
620 m
To nearest station

Demographics

12,503
Population
39
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,508
vs NSW median+35.6%
Bachelor degree or higher41.5%
Born in Australia83.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,921 / 5 / 227

Top countries of birth: England (3.84%), New Zealand (0.82%), Italy (0.71%), India (0.7%), South Africa (0.56%)

Top languages: Italian (1.19%), Greek (0.74%), Mandarin (0.7%), Persian ED (0.57%), Macedon (0.47%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$997K+3.7%
Median house (2024)
$761K+11.4%
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

95
Residential

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

39
Break & enter dwelling312/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
13
Motor vehicle theft104/100k
19
Domestic assault152/100k
6
Robbery48/100k
21
Non-domestic assault168/100k

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: 339 (all categories, latest year)2,711 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

79

Strong school options

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

85
Within 10km4 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1071 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1085
  • Diamond Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1067
  • Diamond Creek East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1064
  • Diamond Valley CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1028

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Wattle Glen Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1041
  • St Helena Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1063
  • North-Eastern Montessori School - Plenty Valley International Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1147
  • Glen Katherine Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1083
  • Eltham North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1123
  • Yarrambat Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1053
  • St Thomas the Apostle SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1090
  • Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1131
  • Greenhills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1104
  • Diamond Valley Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1019
  • Research Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1102
  • Apollo Parkways Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1094

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

94
1Metro
43Bus
CBD commute (est.)55 min (metro)
Nearest train stationDiamond Creek Railway (620 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
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.

32 in suburbSupermarkets
1616 in suburbCafes/Rest.
4747 in suburbParks
3030 in suburbPlaygrounds
424314 in suburbPools
4326 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
87 in suburbGPs
32 in suburbPharmacies
119 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
14880 in suburbSports fields
21 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalThe Northern Hospital (12.7 km)
Nearest vet970 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (27.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

63

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

43
Gyms
38
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
148
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

49

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

47
Parks
7
Nature reserves
37
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
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

30

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
3
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
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

13

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.16

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

62

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

6
Long Day Care
3
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services12
Exceeding NQS or above5 of 10 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.96

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.55%
Projected population 204113,619
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Nillumbik

Wattle Glen$890K93transportEltham North$1.23M63transportYarrambatData not available43transportPlenty$1.76M44transportHurstbridge$897K92transportEltham$1.16M92transport

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Frequently asked questions about Diamond Creek

Is Diamond Creek safe?

Diamond Creek has a residential safety score of 95/100, 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 2,711 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Diamond Creek?

In Diamond Creek, the .

How far is Diamond Creek from Melbourne CBD?

Diamond Creek is about 23.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 55 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Diamond Creek?

Diamond Creek has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1061 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Diamond Creek?

Diamond Creek has a transport score of 94/100 and 43 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.