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Pipers Creek

VIC 3444 • Victoria

189
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
27.25 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Pipers Creek

Pipers Creek is a small rural locality in the Macedon Ranges Shire of Victoria, situated approximately 80 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD. With a 2021 Census population of 189, it is a quiet and sparsely settled farming community set among rolling pastoral hills between Kyneton and Carlsruhe. The locality covers around 27 square kilometres, and its character is defined by grazing land, hobby farms, and the broad agricultural landscape of the Macedon Ranges region.

Residents of Pipers Creek enjoy the peace of a genuine rural lifestyle within easy reach of Kyneton, which provides essential services including supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, schools, and the Kyneton railway station on the Bendigo Line. The surrounding Macedon Ranges are known for cool-climate viticulture, bushwalking, and scenic landscapes. The area appeals to those seeking a rural tree-change lifestyle while remaining commutable to Melbourne by train from nearby Kyneton.

Pipers Creek falls under postcode 3444 and is governed by the Macedon Ranges Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bendigo, while state elections fall under the Macedon (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3444
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Macedon Ranges
Federal Electorate
Bendigo
State Electorate
Macedon (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.17°, 144.54°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
27.25 km²
Population Density
7 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3444

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3444, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,507
Median 2023–24
$55,181
▲ 21.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$77,120

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3444; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kyneton
10 km
Drive required

Bus Services

  • No local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
~75 min from Kyneton station via Bendigo Line to Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 20 min – 1 hr 50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Car required to reach Kyneton station; Calder Freeway (M79) is the main road corridor

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; no walkable village centre or services within the locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
189
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
133.8 / 100k
2yr Down 30.6% 10yr Down 47.1%
Motor vehicle theft
166.8 / 100k
2yr Up 110.1% 10yr Up 173.0%
Non-FV assault
122.8 / 100k
2yr Up 10.1% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
285.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 10.1%
View all offence subgroups for Macedon Ranges →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pipers Creek known for? +

Pipers Creek is known for its quiet rural character within the scenic Macedon Ranges region of Victoria. The area is characterised by grazing land, hobby farms, and proximity to the Macedon Ranges' cool-climate wine country and bushwalking trails.

How far is Pipers Creek from Melbourne CBD? +

Pipers Creek is approximately 80 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, roughly a 1 to 1.5 hour drive via the Calder Freeway depending on traffic.

Does Pipers Creek have public transport? +

There is no public transport within Pipers Creek itself. The nearest railway station is Kyneton (approximately 10 km away) on V/Line's Bendigo Line, which provides regular services to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station.

What is the population of Pipers Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Pipers Creek has a population of 189 residents. It is a small and sparsely settled rural locality with around 64 dwellings.

Is Pipers Creek a good place to live? +

Pipers Creek suits those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle in the picturesque Macedon Ranges, with the convenience of nearby Kyneton for services and train access to Melbourne. It is best suited to those who are car-dependent and value space, quiet, and natural surroundings.

What is the postcode for Pipers Creek? +

The postcode for Pipers Creek, Victoria is 3444.

Is Pipers Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Pipers Creek is part of the Macedon Ranges 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.