Skenes Creek, VIC 3233 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Skenes Creek is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3233, home to 249 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Colac Otway local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 148 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 249
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $1,260 /week
- Median personal income
- $705 /week
- Median family income
- $1,485 /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
- Corangamite
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $295 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,450
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Apollo Bay P-12 College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Skenes Creek Valley Rd/Great Ocean Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (21.5°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 895 mm
- Reference station: Cape Otway Lighthouse, 24.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.8% of the 434 resolvable premises in Skenes 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: 98.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 156 across postcode 3233 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 79 property offences, 20 violent offences, 2 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Skenes Creek?
Skenes Creek (VIC 3233) had 249 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Colac Otway local government area.
What is the median rent in Skenes Creek?
The median advertised rent in Skenes Creek is $295/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Skenes Creek?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Skenes Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Apollo Bay P-12 College (5.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Skenes Creek?
Skenes Creek is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Skenes Creek?
Across postcode 3233, 156 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (79), violent (20), drug offences (2). 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 Skenes Creek?
In Skenes Creek, mean daily temperatures range from 10.6°C to 17.3°C and annual rainfall is 895 mm measured at the Cape Otway Lighthouse weather station (24.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Skenes Creek?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Skenes Creek centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. 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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