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Glen Creek

VIC 3691 • Victoria

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
40.11 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralMountainBushlandRemote
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About Glen Creek

Glen Creek is a small rural locality in north-eastern Victoria, situated approximately 310 kilometres north-east of Melbourne near the town of Corryong in the Upper Murray region. The locality covers around 40 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area features high country grazing land and forested ridges in the Snowy Mountains foothills near the NSW border, with the upper tributaries of the Murray River system in the vicinity.

Corryong, approximately 15 kilometres to the north, provides the main services for the Upper Murray district including a hospital, school, and general store, and is the gateway to the Man from Snowy River country and the Victorian Alps. The surrounding area offers spectacular high country scenery, trout fishing, and access to alpine skiing during winter. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Glen Creek.

Glen Creek falls under postcode 3691 and is governed by the Alpine Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Farrer, while state elections fall under the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3691
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Alpine
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.03°, 147.88°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
40.11 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3691

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3691, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,914
Median 2023–24
$62,499
▲ 22.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$71,034

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3691; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
310 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Albury-Wodonga for rail connections
By Car (Peak)
4.5–5.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
4.5 hours

🛣️ Murray Valley Highway provides road access; winding mountain roads in parts

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Corryong.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
83.2 / 100k
2yr Down 35.5% 10yr Down 34.6%
Motor vehicle theft
121 / 100k
2yr Up 127.8% 10yr Up 660.9%
Non-FV assault
136.1 / 100k
2yr Down 18.4% 10yr Down 25.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
249.5 / 100k
2yr Up 17.5% 10yr Up 213.9%
View all offence subgroups for Alpine →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glen Creek VIC known for? +

Glen Creek is a remote high country locality near Corryong in Victoria's Upper Murray, known for its alpine foothills scenery, trout fishing, and proximity to the Man from Snowy River heritage country.

How far is Glen Creek from Melbourne CBD? +

Glen Creek is approximately 310 kilometres north-east of Melbourne CBD, around 4.5 to 5.5 hours by road via the Murray Valley Highway.

Does Glen Creek have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Glen Creek. Corryong (approximately 15 km north) provides the nearest services, and Albury-Wodonga (about 120 km west) has the nearest rail connections.

What is the population of Glen Creek VIC? +

According to the 2021 Census, Glen Creek has a population of approximately 59 residents, a small remote community in the Victorian high country.

Is Glen Creek VIC a good place to live? +

Glen Creek suits those who embrace remote Victorian high country living, with Corryong providing essential services, excellent fishing and skiing accessible, and the spectacular Upper Murray landscape as a backdrop.

What is the postcode for Glen Creek VIC? +

The postcode for Glen Creek, VIC is 3691.

Is Glen Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Glen Creek is part of the Alpine 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.

What is the population of Glen Creek? +

Glen Creek had a population of 59 at the 2021 Census.