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Stony Creek (South Gippsland - Vic.)

VIC 3371 • Victoria

310
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
65.31 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricFamily-Friendly
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About Stony Creek (South Gippsland - Vic.)

Stony Creek is a small historic town in South Gippsland Shire, Victoria, located roughly between the towns of Meeniyan and Foster on the South Gippsland Highway. A post office and settlement were established here in 1892 following the arrival of the railway, giving the town deep roots in the region's pastoral and timber history. The 2016 census recorded a population of 281 for this locality, reflecting its character as a close-knit farming and lifestyle community. The town sits amid fertile green dairy country typical of the South Gippsland hills.

Stony Creek is well known in the region for its horse racing club, the Stony Creek Racing Club, which hosts around seven meets per year including the popular Stony Creek Cup in March. A go-kart circuit next to the racecourse adds to the town's sporting culture, and the Stony Creek Football Netball Club competes in the Alberton Football League. Residents enjoy a quiet rural lifestyle with access to services in nearby Meeniyan and Foster. The scenic South Gippsland landscape of rolling green hills and farms makes this an appealing choice for lifestyle blocks and hobby farms.

Stony Creek (South Gippsland - Vic.) falls under postcode 3371 and is governed by the South Gippsland Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3371
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Gippsland
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.20°, 143.64°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
65.31 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3371

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3371 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$42,473
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$49,787

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3371; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Leongatha Station
25 km
N/A - drive only

Bus Services

  • Local school bus — Foster / Leongatha varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
145 km
By Train
Drive to Leongatha, then V/Line to Melbourne ~2 hrs
By Car (Peak)
2-2.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.75 hrs

🛣️ South Gippsland Highway provides direct route to Melbourne

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural town; car needed for most trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
310
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the South Gippsland Local Government Area, which contains Stony Creek (South Gippsland - Vic.). Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
326.2 / 100k
2yr Up 15.6% 10yr Up 15.8%
Motor vehicle theft
249.4 / 100k
2yr Up 78.8% 10yr Up 202.7%
Non-FV assault
198.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
460.5 / 100k
2yr Up 153.5% 10yr Up 71.9%
View all offence subgroups for South Gippsland →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stony Creek VIC known for? +

Stony Creek is known for its horse racing club, the Stony Creek Racing Club, which holds around seven meetings a year including the Stony Creek Cup in March. It also has a go-kart circuit and a local Australian Rules football club.

Where is Stony Creek South Gippsland located? +

Stony Creek is located in the Shire of South Gippsland between the towns of Meeniyan and Foster, about 145 km south-east of Melbourne.

How far is Stony Creek VIC from Melbourne? +

Stony Creek is approximately 145 km from Melbourne, about a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the South Gippsland Highway.

Is Stony Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Stony Creek is part of the South Gippsland 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 Stony Creek? +

Stony Creek had a population of 310 at the 2021 Census.