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Sunday Creek

VIC 3658 • Victoria

368
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
9.92 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralCommuter BeltAgriculturalPeaceful
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About Sunday Creek

Sunday Creek is a rural locality in the Shire of Mitchell, central Victoria, situated approximately 82 kilometres north of Melbourne and 6.6 kilometres south of the township of Broadford. The locality covers around 9.9 square kilometres and had a population of 368 at the 2021 Census. It sits in a gently undulating agricultural landscape between the Hume Freeway corridor and the foothills of the Great Dividing Range.

Residents are well placed for commuting to Melbourne or accessing regional services in Seymour and Broadford, with the Hume Freeway providing direct access to the state capital in approximately an hour. The Broadford township offers basic amenities including shops, a medical centre, and schools, while the Mitchell Shire's rural setting appeals to hobby farmers, equestrians, and those seeking affordable semi-rural living within easy reach of Melbourne.

Sunday Creek falls under postcode 3658 and is governed by the Mitchell Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Yan Yean (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3658
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mitchell
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Yan Yean (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.24°, 145.11°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
9.92 km²
Population Density
37 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3658

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3658, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,637
Median 2023–24
$57,432
▲ 20.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,168

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3658; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Broadford Station
6.6 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Limited local bus — Broadford / Seymour 10-15 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
82 km
By Train
Approx. 1hr 10min from Broadford Station via V/Line Seymour Line to Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
1hr - 1hr 20min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55min - 1hr 10min

🛣️ Hume Freeway (M31) provides direct access south to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential; all shops and services are in nearby Broadford or Seymour

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
368
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
238.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 53.6%
Motor vehicle theft
232.2 / 100k
2yr Up 118.8% 10yr Down 16.4%
Non-FV assault
302.8 / 100k
2yr Up 23.2% 10yr Down 22.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.7 / 100k
2yr Down 54.8% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
553.5 / 100k
2yr Up 80.2% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Mitchell →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunday Creek known for? +

Sunday Creek is a quiet rural locality in Mitchell Shire, known for its agricultural character, open paddocks, and proximity to the Hume Freeway corridor north of Melbourne.

How far is Sunday Creek from Melbourne? +

Sunday Creek is approximately 82 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, roughly a 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minute drive via the Hume Freeway (M31).

Does Sunday Creek have public transport? +

Sunday Creek does not have its own train station. The nearest V/Line station is Broadford, approximately 6.6 kilometres to the north, offering regular services to Melbourne Southern Cross in approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.

What is the population of Sunday Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Sunday Creek had a population of 368 residents across its roughly 9.9 square kilometre area, making it a small rural locality.

Is Sunday Creek a good place to live? +

Sunday Creek appeals to those seeking affordable semi-rural living within commuting distance of Melbourne, with access to V/Line train services at Broadford and a peaceful country setting.

What is the postcode for Sunday Creek? +

The postcode for Sunday Creek, VIC is 3658.

Is Sunday Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Sunday Creek is part of the Mitchell 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.