Riddells Creek
VIC 3431 · Macedon Ranges
4,390 (2021) → 4,479 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Riddells Creek is a high growth suburb in Macedon Ranges, VIC 3431, about 48km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $868K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 82/100, and is about 48km inland. Riddells Creek has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.17%), New Zealand (1.23%), Germany (0.52%), Scotland (0.52%), Malta (0.39%)
Top languages: Italian (0.39%), Mandarin (0.32%), Greek (0.25%), French (0.23%), Spanish (0.23%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1067 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Riddells Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1042
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bolinda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1031
- Gisborne Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 7.4kmICSEA 1069
- Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.6kmICSEA 1068
- New Gisborne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 1078
- Alice Miller School - Candlebark CampusCombined · Independent · 8km
- Red Rock Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 8.5kmICSEA 1064
- St Brigid's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.7kmICSEA 1080
- Gisborne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.8kmICSEA 1061
- Mount Macedon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.8kmICSEA 1138
- Willowbank Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 1035
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around 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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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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.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Riddells Creek
Is Riddells Creek safe?
Riddells Creek has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,529 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Riddells Creek?
In Riddells Creek, the .
How far is Riddells Creek from Melbourne CBD?
Riddells Creek is about 47.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 104 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Riddells Creek?
Riddells Creek has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1042 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Riddells Creek?
Riddells Creek has a transport score of 82/100, including 1 train station and 3 bus stops.