Fish Creek
VIC 3959 · South Gippsland
858 (2021) → 881 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Fish Creek is a moderate growth suburb in South Gippsland, VIC 3959, about 140km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Fish Creek are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 5/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Fish Creek has an overall score of 26/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.03%), New Zealand (1.17%), Scotland (1.17%), Italy (0.82%), Netherlands (0.7%)
Top languages: German (1.28%), Italian (0.7%), Afrikaans (0.47%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
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:
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 1024 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Fish Creek and District Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1024
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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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 Fish Creek
Is Fish Creek safe?
Fish Creek has a residential safety score of 77/100, 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 1,865 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Fish Creek from Melbourne CBD?
Fish Creek is about 140.4 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Fish Creek?
Fish Creek has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1024 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Fish Creek?
Fish Creek has a transport score of 5/100 and 2 bus stops.