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VIC · Macedon Ranges Council

Riddells Creek, 3431

Est. population · Jun 2025

4,500

Growth (1 yr)

+1.5%

Growth (5 yr)

+3.3%

Median age

42

Median income

$2,150/wk

Employment rate

64.5%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$820,000

Languages at home

3.6%non-English

Most common: Italian, Mandarin, French

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

51.9/100
Average

Top 34% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Heritage area
What Riddells Creek is known for: Green suburb, National parks, High desirability, Excellent transport, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Set among the hills of Macedon Ranges Council, Riddells Creek is a mid-sized suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.

Reported crime has been rising recently. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer growth momentum compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Riddells Creek snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$820k

-22% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

4,500

+1.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.9%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#30

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

41st

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

82nd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

64th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
51.9/100 — Average
State standing
Top 34% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1919th in Australia
State rank
427th in VIC
Peer rank
#30 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#94 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$820,000
Median price change
-21.5%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

4,500(June 2025)

+1.5% annual · +3.3% over 5 years · 82th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.5%
5-year growth
+3.3%
Change in 1 year
+68
Change in 5 years
+145
Growth rank in VIC
82th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~4,800), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
4,390
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$2,150
Dwelling vacancy
5.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
94 of 1,599
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
64.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,423 / 80 / 7

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
194
Against the person
36
Against property
97
Rate per 1,000 residents
43.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 122 residents
State safety percentile
40.5th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+14.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage19
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary8
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle17
  • B49 Other Theft25
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order31

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,040
Median ICSEA percentile
64th
School list
  • Riddells Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1040 · 64th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 285 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstart Early Learning Riddells Creekkindergarten
  • childcarechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

6 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Richardson St/Main Rd
  • Riddells Creek Railway Station
  • Riddells Creek Station
  • Riddells Creek Station/Hamilton St
  • Riddells Creek Station/Hamilton St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

4 swimming pools

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Decent local green space — 4 parks in suburb
Walkability proxy
9/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.91
Sport & outdoors(4)
  • Swimming pool (4)
Entertainment(1)
  • DromkeenArts centre
Transport(2)

2 bus stops

Other(3)
  • Treetops Scout CampCamp Site
  • Drinking water
  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barrm BirrmPark
  • Conglomerate Gully Flora ReserveNature reserve
  • Mount Charlie (addition) Flora and Fauna ReserveNature reserve
  • Mount Charlie Flora ReserveNature reserve
  • Public Gardens ReservePark
  • Riddells Creek Recreation ReservePark
  • T Hill Flora ReserveNature reserve
  • Wybejong Streamside ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
30
Parks (OSM)
4

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Craigieburn Community Hospital (26.7 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • DoctorDoctor
  • Riddells Creek PharmacyPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
139
Participants per 1,000 residents
30.9

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

55 planning-related records

2021· 26 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Development of a Telecommunications Facility
    1164 KILMORE ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431NOD issued by a delegate
  • Six (6) lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation
    48 AMESS ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431In progress

  • July 2021

  • Development of a dwelling and associated works (Amendment sought to alter setback and building materials)
    13 SIMMS COURT RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for Replacement Dwelling
    361 MOUNT ELIZA ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The permit allows the construction of 10 dwellings on a lot in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    4 RICHARDSON STREET RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority

  • June 2021

  • Variation of covenant (ADO53574C) to allow for the development of two (2) outbuildings with no more than six (6) metres in height
    19 MOUNT CHARLIE ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for a Single Dwelling & Outbuilding (shed) and the removal of native vegetation along the driveway area.
    240 GAP ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of Three (3) Additional Dwellings and Four (4) Lot Subdivision
    13 GAP ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two (2) lot subdivision (re-subdivision)
    147 YAAMBA DRIVE RIDDELLS CREEK 3431NOD issued by a delegate
  • Five (5) lot subdivision with associated common property
    66 MAIN ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    40 RACECOURSE ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431NOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Subdivision of the Land into Two (2) Lots
    8 MCCLUSKEY STREET RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of the Land into Two (2) Lots
    4 BUTTERS CLOSE RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Refusal issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Development of an outbuilding (shed) (retrospective)
    1612 RIDDELL ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of horse husbandry (horse stables)
    243 GYRO CLOSE RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the Land into (2) Two Lots
    10 BUTTERS CLOSE RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Removal of Restriction for Lot 1, Lot 7 and Lot S5 on Plan of Subdivision PS604576C
    13 SUTHERLANDS ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • A two lot subdivision in accordance with endorsed plans
    4 MCCLUSKEY STREET RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Five (5) lot subdivision with common property.
    16 SOUTHBOURNE ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431In progress
  • Subdivision of the Land into (2) Two Lots
    45 MELVINS ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    32 Bolithos RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the Land into (2) Two Lots
    2 MCCLUSKEY STREET RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Removal of One (1) Indigenous Tree in a Council Reserve
    Gyro CloseWithdrawn
  • Development of an outbuilding (garage)
    1603 Riddell RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Construction of five (5) dwellings
    38 Mahoneys RoadWithdrawn
  • Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots and removal of native vegetation
    42 CORNISH ROAD RIDDELLS CREEK 3431Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 14 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Two (2) lot subdivision.
    44 FROST LANE RIDDELLS CREEK 3431In progress
  • Construction of 6 additional dwellings (Amendment sought to alter dwelling plans for Lot 3)
    25 Sutton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Development of an outbuilding (Shed)
    1009 Kilmore RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Re-subdivison and consolidate three (3) lots into two (2) lots
    19 Williams LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).
    19 David ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development of a Replacement Dwelling
    361 Mount Eliza RoadWithdrawn
  • Development of two (2) dwellings (Amendment sought to alter the internal layout and facade of the dwelling)
    32 Bolithos RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (Garage)
    24 Meadow Brook WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Development of a verandah for existing supermarket
    2 Station StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) lot subdivision and development of a dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling
    16 Merrifield StreetWithdrawn

  • August 2020

  • Subdivision into five (5) lots and common property.
    45 Somerville LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    52 WILLIAMS LANE RIDDELLS CREEK 3431In progress
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed)
    17 David ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of covenant J470201
    42 Amess RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 heritage places

  • FORMER SMITHS NURSERYNH2060
  • RAIL BRIDGENH1437
  • ROAD OVER RAIL BRIDGE RIDDELLS CREEKNH1828

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
McEwen
Member of Parliament
Rob MITCHELL (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
117,921
Turnout (2025)
93.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.9 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 45.2%Labor 54.8%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 11.8 km away).

Coalition 41.8%Labor 58.2%

3.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +3.6 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • RiddellLabor 59.0% · Coalition 41.0% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
  • BolindaLabor 47.3% · Coalition 52.7% TPP (2025)6.0 km away
  • New GisborneLabor 55.7% · Coalition 44.3% TPP (2025)7.5 km away
  • GisborneLabor 57.2% · Coalition 42.8% TPP (2025)9.4 km away
  • Mount MacedonLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)9.6 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Macedon Ranges Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.