Badger Creek, VIC 3777 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Badger Creek is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3777, home to 1,610 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Murrindindi local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 54 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$323 /wk
Population1,610
Median age43
Area9 km²
To CBD54 km
LGAYarra Ranges

Demographics

Population
1,610
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$1,481 /week
Median personal income
$683 /week
Median family income
$1,786 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Yarra Ranges
Statistical region (SA4)
Melbourne - Outer East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Indi
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$323 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Badger Creek Primary School Primary · Government
  • Worawa Aboriginal College Special · Independent
  • St Brigid's School Primary · Catholic

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 3 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 648 mm
  • Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 52.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 58.1% of the 640 resolvable premises in Badger Creek. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 33.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 58.1%
  • Fixed Wireless: 3.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 597 across postcode 3777 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 274 property offences, 129 violent offences, 34 public order offences.
  • Wider Yarra Ranges LGA: 5,164 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Badger Creek?

Badger Creek (VIC 3777) had 1,610 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Yarra Ranges local government area.

What is the median rent in Badger Creek?

The median advertised rent in Badger Creek is $323/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Badger Creek?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Badger Creek covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Badger Creek Primary School (2.2 km), Worawa Aboriginal College (2.8 km), St Brigid's School (5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Badger Creek?

Badger Creek is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (58.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Badger Creek?

Across postcode 3777, 597 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (274), violent (129), public order (34). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Badger Creek?

In Badger Creek, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (52.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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