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Valencia Creek

VIC 3860 • Victoria

187
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
79.66 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRiversideQuietAgriculturalBushland
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About Valencia Creek

Valencia Creek is a tranquil rural locality in the Wellington Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, situated approximately 210 kilometres east of Melbourne and around 20 kilometres north of Maffra. The locality takes its name from the creek flowing through the valley before joining the Avon River nearby, with the foothills of the Great Dividing Range rising immediately to the north. With a population of 187 residents across 79.7 square kilometres, it is a lightly settled farming and grazing area with a median income broadly consistent with rural Gippsland averages.

Valencia Creek is accessed via the Valencia Creek–Briagolong Road, which winds through productive Gippsland farmland against a backdrop of timbered ranges. Maffra, the nearest township approximately 20 kilometres to the south, provides essential services including schools, medical facilities, and supermarkets, while Bairnsdale — East Gippsland's main commercial centre — is roughly 50 kilometres away. The area attracts those who value the quiet rhythm of farm and pastoral life, with the nearby Avon River offering fishing and recreation in a scenic, unhurried setting.

Valencia Creek falls under postcode 3860 and is governed by the Wellington 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
3860
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wellington
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.57°, 146.81°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
79.66 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3860

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3860, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,216
Median 2023–24
$51,420
▲ 19.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,216

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3860; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bairnsdale Station
50 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • Limited rural services — Maffra / Bairnsdale Approx. 20–30 min to Maffra

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
210 km
By Train
Drive to Bairnsdale (~50 km), then V/Line Bairnsdale Line to Flinders Street (~3 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs 30 min – 3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs 15 min – 2 hrs 30 min

🛣️ Princes Highway via Bairnsdale and Sale is the main route; Maffra is the closest service town at ~20 km

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Valencia Creek is a dispersed rural locality with no local services; a car is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
187
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
494.7 / 100k
2yr Up 59.5% 10yr Down 28.0%
Motor vehicle theft
191.9 / 100k
2yr Up 84.4% 10yr Up 57.6%
Non-FV assault
432.8 / 100k
2yr Up 10.3% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
577.8 / 100k
2yr Up 81.3% 10yr Up 72.3%
View all offence subgroups for Wellington →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valencia Creek known for? +

Valencia Creek is known for its serene Gippsland farmland setting, where the Valencia Creek meets the Avon River at the base of the Great Dividing Range foothills. The area is characterised by productive grazing land, timbered hills, and a quiet, unhurried rural lifestyle.

How far is Valencia Creek from Melbourne? +

Valencia Creek is approximately 210 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD, roughly a 2.5 hour drive via the Princes Highway through Sale and Maffra.

Does Valencia Creek have public transport? +

Valencia Creek has no direct public transport service. The nearest train station is Bairnsdale, approximately 50 kilometres away on the V/Line Bairnsdale Line. Maffra, about 20 kilometres south, is the nearest town with local services. A car is essential.

What is the population of Valencia Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Valencia Creek has a population of 187 residents spread across 79.7 square kilometres, reflecting its rural, low-density settlement pattern within the Wellington Shire.

Is Valencia Creek a good place to live? +

Valencia Creek suits those drawn to a quiet, rural Gippsland lifestyle with natural beauty on their doorstep. With Maffra's services 20 kilometres away and the scenic Avon River nearby, it offers genuine farm-country living in East Gippsland's picturesque foothills.

What is the postcode for Valencia Creek? +

Valencia Creek, Victoria has the postcode 3860.

Is Valencia Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Valencia Creek is part of the Wellington 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.