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Sandy Creek

VIC 3695 • Victoria

200
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
94.66 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralMountainQuietCar-Dependent
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About Sandy Creek

Sandy Creek is a sparsely settled rural locality in north-east Victoria, falling within the Indigo Shire. The locality covers approximately 95 square kilometres of undulating hill country and valley land in the foothills of the Victorian Alps. It is positioned in the Yackandandah district, surrounded by other small farming and grazing settlements that characterise this scenic corner of north-east Victoria.

The landscape is typical of the Indigo Shire hinterland — rolling pastoral hills, creek flats, and pockets of native bushland. Residents travel to nearby townships such as Yackandandah and Wodonga for groceries, schooling, and services, with the regional centre of Wodonga approximately 35–45 kilometres to the north-west. Sandy Creek suits those seeking a rural lifestyle in a stunning alpine foothills setting.

Sandy Creek falls under postcode 3695 and is governed by the Indigo 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
3695
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Indigo
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Benambra (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.30°, 147.12°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
94.66 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3695

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3695 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$47,992
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,673

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3695; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Yackandandah or Wodonga (by car) N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
290 km
By Train
No direct access; drive to Wodonga (~40 km), then V/Line train to Melbourne (~3.5 hr)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr – 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 50 min – 3 hr

🛣️ A car is essential; Wodonga and Albury (NSW) are the nearest regional centres

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural locality with no local services; all daily errands require driving to nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
200
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
134.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 27.5%
Motor vehicle theft
100.6 / 100k
2yr Down 15.4% 10yr Up 441.9%
Non-FV assault
128.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 15.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
307.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 451.9%
View all offence subgroups for Indigo →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandy Creek known for? +

Sandy Creek is known for its pastoral farmland and scenic alpine foothills setting in north-east Victoria. The area is valued for quiet rural living within the Indigo Shire, which is renowned for its heritage gold rush townships, wineries, and proximity to the Victorian High Country.

How far is Sandy Creek from Melbourne? +

Sandy Creek is approximately 290 kilometres north-east of Melbourne CBD, making it roughly a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via the Hume Highway.

Does Sandy Creek have public transport? +

Sandy Creek has no public transport. The nearest railway station is in Wodonga, around 40 kilometres away, which is served by V/Line trains to Melbourne. A car is essential for all travel from Sandy Creek.

What is the population of Sandy Creek? +

Sandy Creek has a small population of approximately 200 residents, spread across a large rural area of about 95 square kilometres in the Indigo Shire.

Is Sandy Creek a good place to live? +

Sandy Creek appeals to those who value a quiet rural lifestyle surrounded by the beautiful alpine foothills of north-east Victoria. Yackandandah and Wodonga are within reasonable driving distance for services, making it a viable option for those who do not need to commute daily.

What is the postcode for Sandy Creek? +

The postcode for Sandy Creek, Victoria is 3695.

Is Sandy Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Sandy Creek is part of the Indigo 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.