Barkers Creek bushfire risk
Of Barkers Creek’s 288 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Barkers Creek’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Barkers Creek
Flood and bushfire areas across Barkers Creek. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Barkers Creek
Barkers Creek sits in the Mount Alexander council area, which recorded 961 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 961 total. Figures are for the whole Mount Alexander council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Barkers Creek
Barkers Creek is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: RURAL LIVING ZONE - SCHEDULE 2
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: RURAL LIVING ZONE - SCHEDULE 3
School catchments in Barkers Creek
Barkers Creek can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Barkers Creek
At the 2021 Census, 11.3% of Barkers Creek’s 487 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Barkers Creek
Mount Alexander council approved 104 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Mount Alexander council area (not just Barkers Creek). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 28 Cappers Gully Track, Barkers Creek VIC 3451
- 60 Reillys Track, Barkers Creek VIC 3451
- 58 Karingal Park Drive, Barkers Creek VIC 3451
- 455 White Gum Road, Barkers Creek VIC 3451
- 200 Peelers Road, Barkers Creek VIC 3451
- 51 Adams Road, Barkers Creek VIC 3451
- 105 Hagues Road, Barkers Creek VIC 3451
- 24 Carrs Road, Barkers Creek VIC 3451
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.