Badger Creek

City in Victoria, Australia

Overview

Badger Creek is a picturesque rural township on the edge of Victoria's Yarra Valley, renowned for its natural beauty and relaxed community spirit. The area is famous for the Healesville Sanctuary and proximity to world-class wineries, making it ideal for families, nature lovers, and wine enthusiasts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
1,610
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.70°, 145.52°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,380
Local Cost
$1,710
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
6.8°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
-3.5°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
832 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBW
Distance
48 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.