McMahons CreekVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3799 · Yarra Ranges
Daily life in McMahons Creek is likely to be quiet and community-oriented, with a significant portion of the population commuting by car (67.3%). The suburb has a relatively low work-from-home rate of 9.6%, which is below the Victorian average of 25.7%. The community has a strong owner-occupier presence, with 41.1% of homes owned outright and 60.7% owned with a mortgage.
The read
What living here is actually like
McMahons Creek is a small rural community with a total population of 141 people. The median age is 45, which is higher than the Victorian average of 38, indicating a more mature population. The suburb has a balanced gender distribution with 50.4% males and 49.6% females. The area is characterized by a high percentage of separate houses, with 92.9% of dwellings being separate houses, compared to the Victorian average of 73.4%.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
McMahons Creek · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Retirees | 70 |
| Families | 60 |
| First home buyers | 55 |
| Professionals | 50 |
| Investors | 45 |
Why retirees score highest
The signals doing the work
- Higher median age of 45
- Quiet rural setting
- High percentage of separate houses
- Owner-dominated housing market
Against the state
How McMahons Creek differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 92.9% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 9.6% |
| Drove a car | 67.3% |
| Car passenger | 9.6% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- High percentage of separate houses - 92.9% (vs VIC 73.4%)
- Majority of residents born in Australia - 76.2%
- Low median weekly rent of $260
- Significant owner-occupier presence - 60.7% owned with mortgage
- Balanced gender distribution - 50.4% male, 49.6% female
Things to be aware of
- Higher median age of 45 may not appeal to younger buyers
- Below average educational attainment with 8.9% holding a bachelor's degree
- Unemployment rate of 6.9% is above the Victorian average of 5.0%
- Low labour force participation at 51.8%
- Limited public transport options
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.