West Creek, VIC 3992 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
West Creek is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3992, home to 113 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Bass Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 97 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 113
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,406 /week
- Median personal income
- $553 /week
- Median family income
- $1,625 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Bass Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Monash
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $210 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,909
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Powlett River Primary School
- Village High School
- Wonthaggi Primary School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Ozone Hotel/Bass Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 11 cafés
- 13 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 62 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 27 playgrounds
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, 97.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.1% of the 54 resolvable premises in West 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: 98.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 109 across postcode 3992 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 25 violent offences, 23 property offences, 3 drug offences.
- Wider Bass Coast LGA: 8,622 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of West Creek?
West Creek (VIC 3992) had 113 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Bass Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in West Creek?
The median advertised rent in West Creek is $210/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in West Creek?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near West Creek covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Powlett River Primary School (1.4 km), Village High School (5 km), Wonthaggi Primary School (6.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in West Creek?
West Creek is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is West Creek?
Across postcode 3992, 109 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (25), property (23), drug offences (3). 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 West Creek?
In West 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 (97.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in West Creek?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Creek centroid. 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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