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Pheasant Creek

VIC 3757 • Victoria

360
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
17.53 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandSemi-RuralPeacefulHinterland
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About Pheasant Creek

Pheasant Creek is a small rural locality in Victoria's Kinglake Ranges, situated approximately 65 kilometres north-east of Melbourne's CBD in the outer fringe of the metropolitan region. With a population of 360 across 17.5 square kilometres, the locality sits in elevated bushland country between Whittlesea and the Kinglake National Park, in the Yan Yean electorate. The median household income of around $49,000 reflects the area's working rural and semi-rural demographic, with properties typically being bush acreages and hobby farms.

Pheasant Creek lies within a region that was profoundly affected by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, and the surrounding Kinglake Ranges community has since rebuilt with remarkable resilience. The area offers a scenic bush lifestyle with access to Kinglake National Park's walking trails, waterfalls, and wildlife, and sits close to the communities of Kinglake West and Kinglake Central, which offer a general store, community facilities, and a strong local spirit. Melbourne's outer northern suburbs are accessible via Whittlesea or the Yarra Glen corridor, though a car is essential for daily life in this forested fringe locality.

Pheasant Creek falls under postcode 3757 and is governed by the Murrindindi Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of McEwen, while state elections fall under the Yan Yean (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3757
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Murrindindi
Federal Electorate
McEwen
State Electorate
Yan Yean (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.47°, 145.18°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
17.53 km²
Population Density
21 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3757

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3757, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$48,948
Median 2023–24
$59,181
▲ 20.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,696

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3757; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited school and community bus services — Whittlesea / Kinglake Central School and limited community services only

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
65 km
By Train
No direct rail; drive to South Morang then Mernda Line to City (~1 hr 45 min total)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min – 1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Access via Kinglake–Whittlesea Road. Winding mountain roads; a car is essential.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Pheasant Creek has no local services; residents drive to Kinglake West, Kinglake Central, or Whittlesea for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
360
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
235.7 / 100k
2yr Up 25.9% 10yr Down 36.3%
Motor vehicle theft
101.9 / 100k
2yr Up 21.4% 10yr Down 20.4%
Non-FV assault
178.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
203.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 13.2%
View all offence subgroups for Murrindindi →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pheasant Creek known for? +

Pheasant Creek is a small bushland locality in the Kinglake Ranges, known for its forested rural character and proximity to Kinglake National Park, which offers walking trails, waterfalls, and wildlife. The wider Kinglake community is also known for its extraordinary recovery following the devastating 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.

How far is Pheasant Creek from Melbourne? +

Pheasant Creek is approximately 65 kilometres north-east of Melbourne's CBD, typically a 55 minute to 1 hour 45 minute drive depending on traffic, via Whittlesea or the Yarra Glen corridor through the Kinglake Ranges.

Does Pheasant Creek have public transport? +

Pheasant Creek has no regular public transport services. School bus routes serve local students, but there is no general bus or rail service. The nearest Metro train station is South Morang on the Mernda Line, approximately 40 kilometres to the south-west. A car is essential.

What is the population of Pheasant Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Pheasant Creek has a population of 360 residents across approximately 17.5 square kilometres, reflecting its character as a sparsely settled bushland and acreage locality in the Kinglake Ranges.

Is Pheasant Creek a good place to live? +

Pheasant Creek appeals to those who value a quiet bush lifestyle with stunning natural surroundings, while still being within driving distance of Melbourne. It suits acreage owners, nature lovers, and those who want to live on Melbourne's scenic fringe — with the tradeoff of winding mountain roads and limited local services.

What is the postcode for Pheasant Creek? +

The postcode for Pheasant Creek, Victoria is 3757.

Is Pheasant Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Pheasant Creek is part of the Murrindindi 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.