Cressy, VIC 3322 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Cressy is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3322, home to 176 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Corangamite local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 110 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$250 /wk
Population176
Median age52
Area114.7 km²
To CBD110 km
LGAColac Otway

Demographics

Population
176
Median age
52 years
Median household income
$857 /week
Median personal income
$532 /week
Median family income
$1,267 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Colac Otway
Statistical region (SA4)
Warrnambool and South West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Wannon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$250 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$917
Rent share of household income
29%

Schools

School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 533 mm
  • Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 90.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 99.3% of the 136 resolvable premises in Cressy. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 99.3%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%

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: 7 across postcode 3322 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 6 property offences.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Cressy?

Cressy (VIC 3322) had 176 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Colac Otway local government area.

What is the median rent in Cressy?

The median advertised rent in Cressy is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

What NBN technology is available in Cressy?

Cressy is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Cressy?

Across postcode 3322, 7 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (6). 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 Cressy?

In Cressy, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (90.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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