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Armstrong Creek Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Armstrong Creek Compares
Armstrong Creek vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Armstrong Creek | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,200 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $420 +VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 30 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Armstrong Creek is a locality 70 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3217. It falls within the Geelong region. The local government area is Greater Geelong.
According to the 2021 Census, Armstrong Creek has a population of 11,247 with a median age of 30. The median weekly household income is $2,200, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 162 (1.4% of residents).
Housing in Armstrong Creek includes a median weekly rent of $420, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 3,721 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 65.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Armstrong Creek scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Armstrong Creek area, including Geelong Lutheran College, Oberon High School, Armstrong Creek School and others.
Armstrong Creek is part of the Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula statistical area in Victoria.
Armstrong Creek Details
| Postcode | 3217 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 11,247 |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,200/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $997/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $420 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 18.3 km² |
| Population Density | 613/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,721 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 162 (1.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -38.2373 |
| Longitude | 144.374 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 70 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula |
| Local Government | Greater Geelong |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,912 (25.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,338 (11.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,668 (41.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,570 (14.0%) |
| 65+ years | 759 (6.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,128 (10.0%) |
| Arthritis | 513 (4.6%) |
| Diabetes | 322 (2.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 247 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 178 (1.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 115 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 72 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 43 (1.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,006 (27.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,978 (53.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 671 (18.1%) |
Schools in Armstrong Creek
Suburbs Near Armstrong Creek
Same Postcode (3217)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.