Campbells Creek, VIC 3451 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Campbells Creek is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3451, home to 2,071 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hepburn local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 102 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$320 /wk
Population2,071
Median age44
Area24.8 km²
To CBD102 km
LGAMount Alexander

Demographics

Population
2,071
Median age
44 years
Median household income
$1,399 /week
Median personal income
$709 /week
Median family income
$1,697 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Mount Alexander
Statistical region (SA4)
Bendigo
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Bendigo
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$320 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,408
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Campbells Creek Primary School Primary · Government
  • Winters Flat Primary School Primary · Government
  • Castlemaine Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Mary's School Primary · Catholic
  • Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten Other · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 10 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Winkelmann Dr/Station St bus · 96 m
  • Campbells Creek-Fryers Rd/Main Rd bus · 101 m
  • Campbells Creek Post Office/Main Rd bus · 186 m
  • Campbells Creek Bowling Club/Main Rd bus · 421 m
  • Silver St/Brigade Ave bus · 543 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 8 parks and reserves
  • 6 playgrounds

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

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 515 mm
  • Reference station: Bendigo Airport, 44.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 52.0% of the 1,109 resolvable premises in Campbells Creek. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 52.0%
  • Fibre to the Node: 41.5%
  • Fixed Wireless: 2.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.7%

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: 213 across postcode 3451 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 102 property offences, 38 violent offences, 22 drug offences.
  • Wider Mount Alexander LGA: 6,930 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Campbells Creek?

Campbells Creek (VIC 3451) had 2,071 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Mount Alexander local government area.

What is the median rent in Campbells Creek?

The median advertised rent in Campbells Creek is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Campbells Creek?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Campbells Creek covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Campbells Creek Primary School (0.3 km), Winters Flat Primary School (2.8 km), Castlemaine Primary School (3.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Campbells Creek?

Campbells Creek is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (52% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Campbells Creek?

Across postcode 3451, 213 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (102), violent (38), drug offences (22). 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 Campbells Creek?

In Campbells Creek, mean daily temperatures range from 8.1°C to 21.3°C and annual rainfall is 515 mm measured at the Bendigo Airport weather station (44.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Campbells Creek?

10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Campbells Creek centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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