Big Pats Creek
VIC 3799 • Victoria
About Big Pats Creek
Big Pats Creek is a tiny locality in Victoria's Yarra Ranges Shire, nestled in the forested Upper Yarra Valley beyond Warburton, approximately 85 kilometres east of Melbourne. With a population of just 60 residents across nearly 11 square kilometres of densely wooded terrain, it is one of the more remote hamlets in Greater Melbourne's broader catchment area. The locality sits along the Upper Yarra River corridor, surrounded by towering mountain ash forests that form part of the Yarra Ranges National Park. Its namesake creek flows through the valley, giving the settlement its distinctive character.
Big Pats Creek attracts residents who value deep seclusion, natural beauty, and a self-sufficient lifestyle away from urban pressures. The surrounding Yarra Ranges provide world-class hiking, trout fishing, and mountain biking, drawing day-trippers and nature lovers from across Melbourne. Services are minimal locally, with Warburton (about 10 km to the west) providing the nearest shops, cafés, and community facilities. The area appeals to smallholders, artists, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking affordable land in a spectacular bushland setting.
Big Pats Creek falls under postcode 3799 and is governed by Yarra Ranges Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Eildon (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 683 — Warburton via Yarra Junction Approx 25 min to Warburton
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Remote mountain locality; driving via the Warburton Highway is the primary commute option
Very remote bush locality; a vehicle is essential for all trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Woods Point Road
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Cavanagh Road
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Horners Road
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Woods Point Road
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Main Road