Smythes Creek
VIC 3351 • Rest of VIC
About Smythes Creek
Smythes Creek is a growing rural locality nestled in Victoria's Central Highlands, approximately 10 kilometres southwest of Ballarat's CBD within the City of Ballarat. With a population approaching 1,800 that has grown over 20% since 2016, this elevated community at 408 metres offers the space and tranquility of country living while remaining accessible to regional services. The area features a mix of established properties and newer lifestyle estates, with high owner-occupancy rates reflecting its appeal to families seeking permanence.
Life in Smythes Creek centres on space, community, and proximity to Ballarat's amenities. The nearby Delacombe Town Centre provides shopping and services, while the new Pinnacle Ballarat development is bringing additional facilities to the area. Residents are typically families and mature professionals drawn by affordable acreage blocks, quality local schools like Haddon Primary, and the ability to commute to Ballarat within 15 minutes. It's country living for those who want room to move without sacrificing access to regional city conveniences.
Smythes Creek falls under postcode 3351 and is governed by the Ballarat Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Ballarat, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
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Property Prices June quarter 2025
Median sale prices in Smythes Creek for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.
Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 3351
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3351, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3351; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Census personal income 2016 vs 2021
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Housing 2021 Census
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited local service — Ballarat CBD 25-35 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Western Freeway provides road access. A car is essential; Ballarat station is the key rail hub.
Rural locality with no local shops or footpaths; car essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1539 Scarsdale-pitfield Road
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90 Montgomery Street
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Post Office Road
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Pitfield Road
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Becker Street
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Snake Valley Road
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Smythesdale Road
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Ballarat Local Government Area, which contains Smythes Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 35
- 2. India 19
- 3. Scotland 15
- 4. New Zealand 11
- 5. Netherlands 10
- 6. Iran 5
- 7. Malta 5
- 8. South Africa 5
- 9. Ireland 4
- 10. Philippines 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)