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Macks Creek

VIC 3971 • Victoria

35
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
32.43 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Macks Creek

Macks Creek is a small rural locality in the Wellington Shire of eastern Victoria, situated approximately 160 kilometres east-southeast of Melbourne in the Gippsland region. Covering around 32 square kilometres, the locality is reached via Bulga Park Road near the Gippsland Lakes coast. With a population of just 35 people recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of the more secluded communities in the region. The area sits within the state electorate of Gippsland South and falls under Wellington Shire Council.

Macks Creek offers a deeply rural lifestyle in a scenic corner of Gippsland, surrounded by forest and farmland close to the South Pacific coast. The locality is known for its quietude and natural setting, attracting those who appreciate privacy and proximity to the outdoors. The nearby Gippsland Lakes and surrounding national parks provide fishing, boating, and bushwalking opportunities. Sale is the main service centre for the broader Wellington Shire, while Bairnsdale and Traralgon serve as larger regional hubs for shopping, healthcare, and transport connections.

Macks Creek falls under postcode 3971 and is governed by the Wellington Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gippsland, while state elections fall under the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3971
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wellington
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.63°, 146.82°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
32.43 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3971

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3971, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$36,019
Median 2023–24
$44,136
▲ 22.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,556

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3971; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Sale Station
55 km
N/A — drive only

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
160 km
By Train
Drive to Sale (~55 km), then approx. 2 hrs by train to Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
approx. 2.5–3 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 2.5 hours

🛣️ No public transport within Macks Creek; car essential

Walkability Car Dependent

Remote Gippsland locality with no footpaths or local services; car is essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
35
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
494.7 / 100k
2yr Up 59.5% 10yr Down 28.0%
Motor vehicle theft
191.9 / 100k
2yr Up 84.4% 10yr Up 57.6%
Non-FV assault
432.8 / 100k
2yr Up 10.3% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
577.8 / 100k
2yr Up 81.3% 10yr Up 72.3%
View all offence subgroups for Wellington →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Macks Creek VIC located? +

Macks Creek is a rural locality in Wellington Shire, Gippsland, approximately 160 km east-southeast of Melbourne near Bulga Park Road.

What is the population of Macks Creek? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of approximately 35 people in Macks Creek, VIC.

What council is Macks Creek in? +

Macks Creek is located within Wellington Shire Council in eastern Victoria.

Is there public transport to Macks Creek? +

No — Macks Creek has no public transport. The nearest train station is Sale, approximately 55 km away, on the Gippsland Line to Melbourne.

Is Macks Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Macks Creek is part of the Wellington 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.