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Victoria · Postcode 3371
Stony Creek postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 130 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Stony Creek at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Stony Creek vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Stony Creek | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,625 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $260 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Stony Creek is a locality 130 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3371. It falls within the Ballarat region. The local government area is South Gippsland.
According to the 2021 Census, Stony Creek has a population of 310 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,625, below the VIC average.
Housing in Stony Creek includes a median weekly rent of $260, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 109 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Stony Creek scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Stony Creek is part of the Maryborough - Pyrenees statistical area in Victoria.
Stony Creek details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3371 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 310 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,625/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $728/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $260 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 65.3 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 109 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.2257726 |
| Longitude | 143.6881204 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 130 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ballarat |
| Area (SA3) | Maryborough - Pyrenees |
| Local Government | South Gippsland |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Ripon (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 68 (21.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 32 (10.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 66 (21.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 80 (25.8%) |
| 65+ years | 65 (21.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 32 (10.3%) |
| Asthma | 32 (10.3%) |
| Diabetes | 14 (4.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 12 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 8 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (1.3%) |
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 | 23 (21.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 56 (52.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 27 (25.5%) |
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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.