Howes Creek bushfire risk
Of Howes Creek’s 56 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Howes 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 Howes Creek
Flood and bushfire areas across Howes Creek. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Howes Creek
Howes Creek sits in the Mansfield council area, which recorded 295 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 295 total. Figures are for the whole Mansfield council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Howes Creek
Howes Creek is mostly rural residential. The most common zones:
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: RURAL LIVING ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
School catchments in Howes Creek
Howes Creek can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Howes Creek
At the 2021 Census, 9% of Howes Creek’s 67 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 Howes Creek
Mansfield council approved 92 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Mansfield council area (not just Howes Creek). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 240 Walshs Road, Howes Creek VIC 3723
- 35 Mcmillan Point Drive, Howes Creek VIC 3723
- 1 Ross Road, Howes Creek VIC 3723
- 17 Cummins Road, Howes Creek VIC 3723
- 109 Glencoe Ridge, Howes Creek VIC 3723
- 206 Howes Creek-Goughs Bay Road, Howes Creek VIC 3723
- 1335 Howes Creek Road, Howes Creek VIC 3723
- 32 Johanna Rise, Howes Creek VIC 3723
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.