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Reedy 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 Reedy Creek Compares
Reedy Creek vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Reedy Creek | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,339 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $450 +VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -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.
Reedy Creek is a locality 63 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3658. It falls within the Melbourne - North East region. The local government area is Mitchell.
According to the 2021 Census, Reedy Creek has a population of 157 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,339, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the VIC average.
Housing in Reedy Creek includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 71 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 95.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Reedy Creek scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Reedy Creek is part of the Whittlesea - Wallan statistical area in Victoria.
Reedy Creek Details
| Postcode | 3658 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 157 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,339/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $737/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 38.6 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 71 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.2652467 |
| Longitude | 145.1486206 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 63 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Whittlesea - Wallan |
| Local Government | Mitchell |
| Federal Electorate | Nicholls |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 28 (17.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 14 (8.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 28 (17.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 69 (43.9%) |
| 65+ years | 23 (14.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 27 (17.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 10 (6.4%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (5.7%) |
| Asthma | 9 (5.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (5.7%) |
| Cancer | 6 (3.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 20 (31.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 26 (41.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 17 (27.0%) |
Suburbs Near Reedy Creek
Same Postcode (3658)
More Reedy Creek Data
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.