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Georges Creek

VIC 3700 • Victoria

75
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
48.65 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteBushlandPeacefulAgricultural
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About Georges Creek

Georges Creek is a small rural locality in the Towong Shire in Victoria's Alpine High Country, situated approximately 12 kilometres south of Tallangatta and around 40 kilometres from the regional centre of Albury-Wodonga near the New South Wales border. With a population of just 75 residents spread across nearly 49 square kilometres, it is one of the more sparsely settled localities in the region. The landscape is characterised by rolling grazing land set among the ranges of north-east Victoria, with elevated views toward the surrounding mountains and the nearby shores of Lake Hume.

The locality sits along the corridor of the High Country Rail Trail, which traces the former Cudgewa railway line between Wodonga and the alpine foothills and offers popular cycling and walking opportunities for visitors and residents alike. Day-to-day services and amenities are drawn from Tallangatta, where residents can access a supermarket, schools, medical services, and local businesses. Georges Creek suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with genuine open space, close to the scenic attractions of the upper Murray region and the High Country.

Georges Creek falls under postcode 3700 and is governed by the Towong Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Indi, while state elections fall under the Benambra (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3700
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Towong
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Benambra (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.15°, 147.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
48.65 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3700

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3700, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,520
Median 2023–24
$51,562
▲ 27.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,612

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3700; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Tallangatta / Wodonga Varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
320 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest station is Wodonga on the regional V/Line network
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min - 4 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 20 min - 3 hr 45 min

🛣️ Wodonga is the practical regional hub for transport connections; Albury-Wodonga Airport is approximately 55 km away

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs; the nearest town services are in Tallangatta approximately 12 km away

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
75
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
128 / 100k
2yr Down 11.2% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
128 / 100k
2yr Up 59.8% 10yr Up 673.6%
Non-FV assault
144 / 100k
2yr Down 43.8% 10yr Up 117.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
191.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 16.0%
View all offence subgroups for Towong →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Georges Creek known for? +

Georges Creek is known for its quiet rural character in the Victorian Alpine High Country, with scenic grazing properties, views toward Lake Hume and the surrounding mountains, and proximity to the High Country Rail Trail — a popular cycling and walking route that follows the former Cudgewa railway line.

How far is Georges Creek from Melbourne? +

Georges Creek is approximately 320 kilometres north-east of Melbourne CBD, making it roughly a 3.5- to 4-hour drive via the Hume Highway and the Tallangatta Valley Road.

Does Georges Creek have public transport? +

There is no rail service to Georges Creek. The nearest V/Line rail connection is at Wodonga, approximately 50 kilometres away. A private vehicle is essential for all travel and daily errands.

What is the population of Georges Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Georges Creek has a population of 75 residents spread across approximately 49 square kilometres, making it a very small and sparsely settled rural locality.

Is Georges Creek a good place to live? +

Georges Creek suits those seeking a genuinely rural lifestyle with open space, clean air, and scenic high country surroundings. Services are limited and a car is essential, but the locality is within a short drive of Tallangatta's amenities and the broader Albury-Wodonga region.

What is the postcode for Georges Creek? +

The postcode for Georges Creek, Victoria is 3700.

Is Georges Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Georges Creek is part of the Towong 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.