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Bostocks Creek

VIC 3260 • Warrnambool and South West

85
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
23.52 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietPeaceful

About Bostocks Creek

Bostocks Creek is a small rural locality in the Corangamite Shire of Victoria, situated approximately 8 kilometres west of Camperdown on the Camperdown-Cobden Road in south-western Victoria. With a population of 85 at the 2021 Census, the locality covers around 24 square kilometres of undulating pastoral land about 170 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. The area is part of the productive south-west Victorian farming belt, where rich volcanic soils and reliable rainfall support dairy, beef, and sheep grazing.

The surrounding Corangamite Shire is one of Victoria's most important dairying regions, and Bostocks Creek is embedded in this agricultural landscape of green paddocks and working farms. The nearby town of Camperdown, approximately 8 kilometres to the east, is the closest service centre and provides supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and access to the Princes Highway. Colac, around 50 kilometres to the east, is the larger regional hub for the area. Bostocks Creek is best suited to those who appreciate a quiet, rural lifestyle on the south-west Victorian plain, with easy access to the services and community of Camperdown.

Bostocks Creek falls under postcode 3260 and is governed by Corangamite Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3260
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Corangamite Shire
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Polwarth (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.21°, 143.24°
Statistical Area
Warrnambool and South West
Area
23.52 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No local bus service — N/A Private vehicle required; nearest services in Camperdown (~8km east)

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
170 km
By Train
No direct service. V/Line from Colac (~50km east) to Melbourne Southern Cross; approximately 2 hr 15 min by train from Colac.
By Car (Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 50 min – 2 hr 15 min

🛣️ Access via Princes Highway (A1) through Camperdown and Colac. Private vehicle is essential.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Bostocks Creek is a rural locality with no local shops or amenities; all errands require a drive to Camperdown

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
85
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bostocks Creek known for? +

Bostocks Creek is a quiet rural locality embedded in the productive dairy and pastoral farming country of south-western Victoria. The Corangamite Shire, in which it sits, is one of Victoria's most significant dairying regions, characterised by rich volcanic soils and reliable rainfall supporting working farms across the landscape.

How far is Bostocks Creek from Camperdown? +

Bostocks Creek is approximately 8 kilometres west of Camperdown by road, making it a short 10-minute drive to the nearest service town. Camperdown provides everyday shops, schools, medical facilities, and access to the Princes Highway.

Does Bostocks Creek have public transport? +

Bostocks Creek has no local public transport services. The nearest town of Camperdown (approximately 8km away) has some V/Line coach connections, and Colac (approximately 50km east) has V/Line rail services to Melbourne.

What is the population of Bostocks Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bostocks Creek has a population of 85 residents spread across approximately 24 square kilometres of pastoral land in the Corangamite Shire of south-western Victoria.

Is Bostocks Creek a good place to live? +

Bostocks Creek is well-suited to those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in the south-west Victorian farming belt, close to the community facilities of Camperdown. It offers wide open farmland, clean country air, and a quiet atmosphere, though residents need a private vehicle for all day-to-day errands.

What is the postcode for Bostocks Creek? +

The postcode for Bostocks Creek, Victoria is 3260, shared with Camperdown and other localities in the Corangamite Shire.