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Flaggy Creek

VIC 3875 • Victoria

104
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
11.08 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietPeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Flaggy Creek

Flaggy Creek is a small rural locality in the East Gippsland region of Victoria, situated approximately 12 kilometres north-west of Bairnsdale within the East Gippsland Shire. With a population of 104 at the 2021 Census, it is a quiet farming community set among the rolling hills and creek flats of eastern Victoria. The locality shares the 3875 postcode with the regional centre of Bairnsdale, which serves as the main hub for services and employment in the area.

The landscape around Flaggy Creek is defined by its waterways, with Boggy Creek forming the eastern boundary and the Mitchell River to the west. An active Landcare group has worked since 1996 to care for over 10,000 hectares of local land. Residents enjoy easy access to Bairnsdale for shopping, schools and medical services, while the broader East Gippsland region offers the Gippsland Lakes, Mitchell River National Park and the coast at Lakes Entrance within a short drive.

Flaggy Creek falls under postcode 3875 and is governed by the East Gippsland Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gippsland, while state elections fall under the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3875
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
East Gippsland
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.83°, 147.63°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
11.08 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3875

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3875, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,294
Median 2023–24
$49,476
▲ 19.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,804

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3875; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bairnsdale Station
12 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • No direct bus service to Flaggy Creek — Bairnsdale N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
280 km
By Train
Drive to Bairnsdale for V/Line train to Melbourne (approx 4 hours)
By Car (Peak)
3.5-4 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3-3.5 hours

🛣️ Bairnsdale (12 km) is the nearest regional centre with rail and bus connections

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Flaggy Creek is a dispersed rural locality with no shops or services; all errands require driving to Bairnsdale

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
104
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the East Gippsland Local Government Area, which contains Flaggy Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
295.4 / 100k
2yr Up 17.1% 10yr Down 31.6%
Motor vehicle theft
146.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 147.7%
Non-FV assault
462.2 / 100k
2yr Up 10.3% 10yr Up 26.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
379.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 37.0%
View all offence subgroups for East Gippsland →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flaggy Creek known for? +

Flaggy Creek is a small rural locality in East Gippsland known for its farming land set between the Mitchell River and Boggy Creek. The area has an active Landcare group that has been managing and restoring over 10,000 hectares of local land since 1996.

How far is Flaggy Creek from Bairnsdale? +

Flaggy Creek is approximately 12 kilometres north-west of Bairnsdale, roughly a 10-15 minute drive via local roads.

Does Flaggy Creek have public transport? +

Flaggy Creek has no direct public transport services. The nearest V/Line train and bus services operate from Bairnsdale, which connects to Melbourne via the Gippsland line. A car is necessary for daily travel.

What is the population of Flaggy Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Flaggy Creek has a population of 104 residents spread across a small rural area of about 11 square kilometres.

Is Flaggy Creek a good place to live? +

Flaggy Creek appeals to those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with easy access to the regional centre of Bairnsdale for schools, shops and services. The surrounding East Gippsland region offers outstanding natural attractions including the Gippsland Lakes and Mitchell River National Park.

What is the postcode for Flaggy Creek? +

The postcode for Flaggy Creek, Victoria is 3875.

Is Flaggy Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Flaggy Creek is part of the East Gippsland LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.