Diamond Creek

VIC 3089 • Greater Melbourne

12,503
Population (2021)
$51,116
Median Income
17.84 km²
Area
$430/wk
Median Rent
Leafy SuburbSemi-RuralFamily-FriendlyNature Access

About Diamond Creek

Diamond Creek is a leafy outer suburb 25 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, nestled in the Nillumbik Green Wedge at the gateway to the Yarra Valley. With around 12,000 residents, it maintains a semi-rural character despite metropolitan proximity. The Hurstbridge line provides city access, while the surrounding bushland and Diamond Creek itself define the suburb's natural appeal.

Life here centres on nature and community—the Diamond Creek Trail winds through bushland, local sporting clubs thrive, and the village atmosphere of Main Hurstbridge Road provides cafes and small shops. The community attracts families seeking space, bushland access, and a slower pace while maintaining city connectivity. It's outer Melbourne at its most naturally beautiful.

Diamond Creek falls under postcode 3089 and is governed by Nillumbik Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Eltham (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3089
Urban Area
Nillumbik
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.66°, 145.15°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
17.84 km²
Elevation
87m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Main Hurstbridge Road Diamond Creek 3089 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$430
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.9%

31 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,733
Census 2021
12,503
6.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,820
Income 2021
$51,116
25.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,399
Born Overseas 1,828

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 480
  • 2. New Zealand 103
  • 3. Italy 89
  • 4. India 87
  • 5. South Africa 70
  • 6. Iran 62
  • 7. Scotland 59
  • 8. Germany 56
  • 9. China 55
  • 10. Malaysia 48

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,055
Australian 4,720
Irish 1,665
Scottish 1,450
Italian 1,218
German 490
Greek 324
Chinese 223
Maltese 220
Dutch 195

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,672
Both parents born in Australia
2,777
Both parents born overseas
1,732
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.8%
Christianity
44.8%
Islam
0.8%
Hinduism
0.7%
Buddhism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
739 (5.9%)
5-14 years
1,680 (13.4%)
15-19 years
957 (7.7%)
20-24 years
827 (6.6%)
25-34 years
1,401 (11.2%)
35-44 years
1,618 (12.9%)
45-54 years
1,910 (15.3%)
55-64 years
1,729 (13.8%)
65-74 years
1,069 (8.5%)
75-84 years
445 (3.6%)
85+ years
125 (1.0%)

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