Diamond Creek
VIC 3089 · Nillumbik
12,503 (2021) → 12,779 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3089 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1071 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1080
- Diamond Creek East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1066
- Diamond Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1065
- Diamond Valley CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1020
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wattle Glen Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1055
- North-Eastern Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1143
- St Helena Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1065
- Glen Katherine Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1088
- Eltham North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1127
- St Thomas the Apostle SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1085
- Yarrambat Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1052
- Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1137
- Greenhills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1103
- Diamond Valley Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1010
- Research Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1092
- Apollo Parkways Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1103
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 1058 (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.