Diamond Creek flood & bushfire risk
Of Diamond Creek’s 6,034 mapped properties, 2.3% are in a mapped flood area and 48.5% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Diamond 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 Diamond Creek
Flood and bushfire areas across Diamond Creek. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Diamond Creek
Diamond Creek sits in the Nillumbik council area, which recorded 1,698 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 1,698 total. Figures are for the whole Nillumbik council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Diamond Creek
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Diamond Creek
Diamond Creek is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: RURAL CONSERVATION ZONE - SCHEDULE 3
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: ACTIVITY CENTRE ZONE - SCHEDULE 2
School catchments in Diamond Creek
Diamond Creek can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Diamond Creek
At the 2021 Census, 14.6% of Diamond Creek’s 12,503 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 Diamond Creek
Nillumbik council approved 101 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Nillumbik council area (not just Diamond Creek). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 19 Egan Street, Diamond Creek VIC 3089
- 49 Clyde Street, Diamond Creek VIC 3089
- 23 Louis Buvelot Wynd, Diamond Creek VIC 3089
- 7 Bruford Street, Diamond Creek VIC 3089
- 2 Bryl Court, Diamond Creek VIC 3089
- 1A Dianella Court, Diamond Creek VIC 3089
- 20 Woodley Court, Diamond Creek VIC 3089
- 12 Waigo Way, Diamond Creek VIC 3089
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.