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Shady Creek

VIC 3821 • Victoria

186
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
58.88 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralPeacefulAgricultural
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About Shady Creek

Shady Creek is a rural locality in Victoria's West Gippsland region, covering approximately 58.9 square kilometres within the Baw Baw Shire Council area. With a small population of 186 residents as of the 2021 Census, the community is spread across a quiet pastoral landscape typical of inner Gippsland. The locality falls within the Monash federal electorate and the Narracan state electorate, reflecting its rural Central West Gippsland character.

Life in Shady Creek revolves around the land — rural properties, hobby farms, and the wide open spaces common to this part of Victoria. The locality is accessible via local roads connecting to the South Gippsland Highway and nearby towns such as Drouin and Warragul, which provide essential services, shops, and schools. The area appeals to those seeking a quiet semi-rural lifestyle within reasonable reach of Melbourne's outer east.

Shady Creek falls under postcode 3821 and is governed by the Baw Baw Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3821
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Baw Baw
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.92°, 145.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
58.88 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3821

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3821 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$54,120
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,718

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3821; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Drouin
12 km
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Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
Drive to Drouin station (~12 km), then Gippsland Line to Southern Cross (~75 min)
By Car (Peak)
90-120 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
75-90 min

🛣️ Monash Freeway / M1 is the main corridor to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
186
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
278.9 / 100k
2yr Up 42.1% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
231.3 / 100k
2yr Up 100.4% 10yr Up 40.8%
Non-FV assault
313.7 / 100k
2yr Down 11.5% 10yr Up 33.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
733.7 / 100k
2yr Up 83.1% 10yr Up 33.0%
View all offence subgroups for Baw Baw →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shady Creek known for? +

Shady Creek is known for its quiet rural character in West Gippsland, with pastoral properties and open countryside typical of Victoria's Baw Baw Shire.

How far is Shady Creek from Melbourne CBD? +

Shady Creek is approximately 90 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, roughly a 75 to 90 minute drive via the Monash Freeway.

Does Shady Creek have public transport? +

There is no bus or rail service directly to Shady Creek. The nearest V/Line train station is Drouin, about 12 kilometres away, which offers services on the Gippsland Line to Melbourne.

What is the population of Shady Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Shady Creek has a population of 186 residents, spread across approximately 58.9 square kilometres of rural land.

Is Shady Creek a good place to live? +

Shady Creek suits those who value privacy, space, and a quiet rural lifestyle. It is best suited to people comfortable with car dependency and a short commute to nearby towns for services.

What is the postcode for Shady Creek? +

The postcode for Shady Creek, VIC is 3821.

Is Shady Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Shady Creek is part of the Baw Baw 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.