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 Ballarat Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1539 Scarsdale-pitfield Road
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Montgomery Street
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Snake Valley Road
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Post Office Road
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Pitfield Road
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Becker Street
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Smythesdale Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
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Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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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
- 11. Papua New Guinea 3
- 12. United States 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
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