Dixons Creek, VIC 3775 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Dixons Creek is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3775, home to 344 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Nillumbik local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 40 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$330 /wk
Population344
Median age54
Area45 km²
To CBD40 km
LGAYarra Ranges

Demographics

Population
344
Median age
54 years
Median household income
$2,016 /week
Median personal income
$790 /week
Median family income
$2,111 /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
McEwen
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$330 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,166
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Chum Creek Primary School Primary · Government
  • Yarra Glen Primary School Primary · Government
  • Toolangi Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 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, 39.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 80.0% of the 120 resolvable premises in Dixons Creek. 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: 80.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 20.0%

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: 140 across postcode 3775 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 64 property offences, 24 violent offences, 18 public order offences.
  • Wider Yarra Ranges LGA: 5,164 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Dixons Creek?

Dixons Creek (VIC 3775) had 344 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Yarra Ranges local government area.

What is the median rent in Dixons Creek?

The median advertised rent in Dixons Creek is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Dixons Creek?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Dixons Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Chum Creek Primary School (6.5 km), Yarra Glen Primary School (6.7 km), Toolangi Primary School (8.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Dixons Creek?

Dixons Creek is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (80% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Dixons Creek?

Across postcode 3775, 140 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (64), violent (24), public order (18). 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 Dixons Creek?

In Dixons 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 (39.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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