Sandy Creek, VIC 3695 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Sandy Creek is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3695, home to 200 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Towong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 255 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$220 /wk
Population200
Median age49
Area94.7 km²
To CBD255 km
LGAIndigo

Demographics

Population
200
Median age
49 years
Median household income
$1,489 /week
Median personal income
$842 /week
Median family income
$2,022 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Indigo
Statistical region (SA4)
Hume
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Indi
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$220 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

  • Upper Sandy Creek Primary School Primary · Government
  • Kiewa Valley Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 8 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 75.0% of the 48 resolvable premises in Sandy Creek. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Fixed Wireless: 25.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 75.0%

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: 5 across postcode 3695 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 2 violent offences, 2 property offences.
  • Wider Indigo LGA: 3,341 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Sandy Creek?

Sandy Creek (VIC 3695) had 200 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Indigo local government area.

What is the median rent in Sandy Creek?

The median advertised rent in Sandy Creek is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Sandy Creek?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Sandy Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Upper Sandy Creek Primary School (5.7 km), Kiewa Valley Primary School (9.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Sandy Creek?

Sandy Creek is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (75% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Sandy Creek?

Across postcode 3695, 5 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (2), property (2). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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