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Skenes Creek

VIC 3233 • Victoria

249
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
7.19 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
CoastalBeachsideRetireesRuralHistoric
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About Skenes Creek

Skenes Creek is a small and picturesque coastal locality on Victoria's famous Great Ocean Road, situated approximately 6 kilometres east of Apollo Bay in the Colac Otway Shire. Home to around 249 residents, the community clings to the hillsides above the Southern Ocean, offering dramatic elevated views across the water and surrounding Otway Ranges. The locality shares the postcode 3233 with Apollo Bay and is named after the Skenes Creek that flows through the area into the sea.

Skenes Creek is renowned for its stunning scenery and is home to some of the region's most celebrated hospitality venues, including the award-winning Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant & Villas, which draws visitors from across Victoria and beyond. The area attracts sea-changers, retirees, and holiday home owners who are drawn to its rugged coastal beauty, tranquil atmosphere, and proximity to the Great Otway National Park. Apollo Bay, just a short drive away, provides access to supermarkets, schools, medical services, and the broader Great Ocean Road tourist infrastructure.

Skenes Creek falls under postcode 3233 and is governed by the Colac Otway Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Corangamite, while state elections fall under the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3233
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Colac Otway
Federal Electorate
Corangamite
State Electorate
Polwarth (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.68°, 143.67°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
7.19 km²
Population Density
35 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3233

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3233, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,149
Median 2023–24
$45,019
▲ 21.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,432

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3233; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach — Geelong / Melbourne 3+ hrs to Melbourne

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
190 km
By Train
No train; V/Line coach via Geelong
By Car (Peak)
2.5-3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hrs

🛣️ Scenic drive via Great Ocean Road; Princes Highway is faster

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small coastal community; car required; scenic walk trails along coast

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
249
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
250.7 / 100k
2yr Up 11.7% 10yr Down 43.6%
Motor vehicle theft
89.5 / 100k
2yr Up 81.3% 10yr Down 23.5%
Non-FV assault
259.6 / 100k
2yr Down 18.6% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
308.9 / 100k
2yr Up 67.8% 10yr Up 11.8%
View all offence subgroups for Colac Otway →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Skenes Creek located? +

Skenes Creek is located on Victoria's Great Ocean Road, approximately 6 kilometres east of Apollo Bay in the Colac Otway Shire.

What is Skenes Creek famous for? +

Skenes Creek is well known for its dramatic ocean views, the award-winning Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant & Villas, and its position along the Great Ocean Road.

How far is Skenes Creek from Melbourne? +

Skenes Creek is approximately 190 kilometres from Melbourne, about a 2.5 to 3-hour drive via the Great Ocean Road or the slightly faster Princes Highway route through Colac.

Is there accommodation at Skenes Creek? +

Yes, Skenes Creek has several accommodation options including the Skenes Creek Lodge Motel and Chris's Beacon Point Ocean View Villas, which are popular with visitors to the Great Ocean Road.

Is Skenes Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Skenes Creek is part of the Colac Otway 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.

What is the population of Skenes Creek? +

Skenes Creek had a population of 249 at the 2021 Census.