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Swifts Creek

VIC 3896 • Victoria

232
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
282.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Regional TownEast GippslandAlpine AccessCountry Living
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About Swifts Creek

Swifts Creek is a small township and surrounding locality in East Gippsland, Victoria, on the Great Alpine Road corridor. It serves as a local service point for nearby farming communities and travellers heading through the alpine region. Population is modest, and the area combines village living with expansive rural landscapes. Its character is distinctly regional, with strong links to agriculture, tourism and country community life.

Lifestyle in Swifts Creek is relaxed and community-driven, with basic local services and broader facilities found in larger East Gippsland centres. Outdoor recreation, mountain scenery and access to national parks are key features for residents and visitors. Public transport exists but is limited, so most households rely on private vehicles for work, schooling and appointments. The locality suits people seeking a country town environment with alpine access.

Swifts Creek falls under postcode 3896 and is governed by the East Gippsland Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gippsland, while state elections fall under the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3896
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
East Gippsland
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.26°, 147.71°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
282.86 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3896

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3896 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$42,926
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,529

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3896; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach services along Great Alpine Road corridor — Bairnsdale and Omeo region ~1.5-2 hrs to Bairnsdale depending on service
  • School and local community transport — District towns Varies

Commute to Bairnsdale CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
No local rail station; nearest V/Line rail at Bairnsdale
By Bus
~2-2.5 hrs by regional coach
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 25 min

🛣️ Road travel is primary; coach services are useful but limited frequency.

Walkability Low-Moderate

Town centre is somewhat walkable for essentials, but most regional travel requires a car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
232
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
295.4 / 100k
2yr Up 17.1% 10yr Down 31.6%
Motor vehicle theft
146.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 147.7%
Non-FV assault
462.2 / 100k
2yr Up 10.3% 10yr Up 26.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
379.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 37.0%
View all offence subgroups for East Gippsland →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swifts Creek known for? +

Swifts Creek is a small service township on the Great Alpine Road in East Gippsland, known for its gateway position to the Tambo Valley and alpine high country. The town has a local pub, primary school, and serves the surrounding farming and grazing community.

How far is Swifts Creek from Melbourne? +

Swifts Creek is approximately 400 kilometres east of Melbourne, around a 4.5-5 hour drive via the Princes Highway and Great Alpine Road through Bairnsdale and Omeo.

Does Swifts Creek have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Swifts Creek. Bairnsdale is the nearest rail terminus (approximately 120 km west). A car is essential for living in this remote area.

What is the population of Swifts Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Swifts Creek has a population of approximately 232 residents, a small remote community in the East Gippsland Shire.

Is Swifts Creek a good place to live? +

Swifts Creek suits those working in the Tambo Valley pastoral industry or seeking a very remote East Gippsland lifestyle amid spectacular alpine scenery. The Buchan caves and alpine ski fields are within a reasonable drive.

What is the postcode for Swifts Creek? +

The postcode for Swifts Creek is 3896.

Is Swifts Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Swifts Creek is part of the East 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.