Sutherlands Creek, VIC 3331 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Sutherlands Creek is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3331, home to 129 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Golden Plains local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 72 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$175 /wk
Population129
Median age41
Area40.4 km²
To CBD72 km
LGAGolden Plains

Demographics

Population
129
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$3,250 /week
Median personal income
$1,023 /week
Median family income
$3,125 /week
Average household size
3.2
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Golden Plains
Statistical region (SA4)
Geelong
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Corangamite
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$175 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Rent share of household income
5%

Schools

  • St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School Primary · Catholic
  • Bannockburn P-12 College Other · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Shelford-Bannockburn Rd/Midland Hwy bus · 523 m
  • Madden Rd/Midland Hwy bus · 641 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 5 restaurants
  • 18 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 3 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 8 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, 53.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 91.1% of the 45 resolvable premises in Sutherlands 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: 91.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 8.9%

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: 229 across postcode 3331 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 142 property offences, 37 violent offences, 13 public order offences.
  • Wider Golden Plains LGA: 2,988 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Sutherlands Creek?

Sutherlands Creek (VIC 3331) had 129 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Golden Plains local government area.

What is the median rent in Sutherlands Creek?

The median advertised rent in Sutherlands Creek is $175/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Sutherlands Creek?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Sutherlands Creek covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School (2.2 km), Bannockburn P-12 College (3.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Sutherlands Creek?

Sutherlands Creek is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (91.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Sutherlands Creek?

Across postcode 3331, 229 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (142), violent (37), public order (13). 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 Sutherlands Creek?

In Sutherlands 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 (53.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Sutherlands Creek?

2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Sutherlands Creek centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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