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Hepburn LGA · VIC
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For an investor,
A read of Creswick's fundamentals as they stand — not a price forecast. The scorecard below rates each factor so you can weigh the ones that matter to you.
The draw is fair growth (+20% / ~5 yrs) and fair yield (3.8% gross); the watch-out is elevated crime risk.
Pocket and street selection matter more than the suburb average.
Suburb highlights
Creswick ranks 6th of 6 among its Hepburn peers on the Suburb Score for a balanced buyer.
| Suburb | Median | 5-yr growth | Yield | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smokeytown | — | — | 3.6% | Very safe |
| Clydesdale | — | — | 3.1% | Very safe |
| Leonards Hill | — | — | 3.1% | Very safe |
| CreswickThis suburb | $600k | +20% | 3.8% | Elevated |
Every suburb gets the same data-backed verdict. Compare Creswick against its neighbours.
What could go wrong
Creswick's most common reported offences are burglary, theft & damage — about 75% of the total. That's noticeably above the Victorian average of 58%. Violent crime levels are in line with the state, and total offences are up 53% over 4 years.
Share of this suburb's offences; ±pt is the gap to the VIC average. Tap a category for its count.
Prices rose 7.1% over the year — strong +145% over the longer run.
By bedroom 3-bed $560k · 4-bed $635k
Tight rental market — landlords have the upper hand.
Forecast population growth points to rising housing demand.
Sells slower than the VIC median — typically more room to negotiate.
Population growth is the clearest leading indicator of housing demand. Creswick grew +3% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected +8% more by 2036.
A comparative guide, not a household-level stress rate.
The report goes the next mile — your numbers run on the Creswick median, tuned to your goal, in one document to take to inspections.
Reasonable fundamentals for a balanced focus — 45/100.
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Our verdict
A mixed pick for a balanced focusEvery figure on Creswick's page comes from free, public government data — no scraped listings. Some datasets carry a reporting lag (e.g. Census is 2021, ABS releases settle a quarter behind), so read them as a considered starting point, not live quotes.
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Indicative only; not financial or safety advice.