Riddells Creek, VIC 3431 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Riddells Creek is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3431, home to 4,390 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Macedon Ranges local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 45 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,390
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $2,150 /week
- Median personal income
- $881 /week
- Median family income
- $2,386 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Macedon Ranges
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - North West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- McEwen
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Riddells Creek Primary School
- Bolinda Primary School
- Global Village Learning
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 4 bus stops
- Richardson St/Main Rd
- Riddells Creek Station/Hamilton St
- Riddells Creek Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 restaurants
- 8 parks and reserves
- 3 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
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, 43.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 37.6% of the 1,877 resolvable premises in Riddells 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: 37.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 31.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 30.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 204 across postcode 3431 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 110 property offences, 41 violent offences, 10 public order offences.
- Wider Macedon Ranges LGA: 4,801 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Riddells Creek?
Riddells Creek (VIC 3431) had 4,390 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Macedon Ranges local government area.
What is the median rent in Riddells Creek?
The median advertised rent in Riddells Creek is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Riddells Creek?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Riddells Creek covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Riddells Creek Primary School (0.3 km), Bolinda Primary School (6.6 km), Global Village Learning (6.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Riddells Creek?
Riddells Creek is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (37.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Riddells Creek?
Across postcode 3431, 204 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (110), violent (41), public order (10). 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 Riddells Creek?
In Riddells Creek, 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 (43.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Riddells Creek?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Riddells Creek centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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