Riddells Creek flood & bushfire risk
Of Riddells Creek’s 2,259 mapped properties, 0.6% are in a mapped flood area and 54.9% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Riddells 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 Riddells Creek
Flood and bushfire areas across Riddells Creek. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Riddells Creek
Riddells Creek sits in the Macedon Ranges council area, which recorded 2,000 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 2,000 total. Figures are for the whole Macedon Ranges council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Riddells 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 Riddells Creek
Riddells Creek is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 8
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 7
School catchments in Riddells Creek
Riddells Creek can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Riddells Creek
At the 2021 Census, 11% of Riddells Creek’s 4,390 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 Riddells Creek
Macedon Ranges council approved 287 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Macedon Ranges council area (not just Riddells Creek). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 56-60 Racecourse Road, Riddells Creek VIC 3431
- 613 Hamilton Road, Riddells Creek VIC 3431
- 1 Muskwood Place, Riddells Creek VIC 3431
- 38 Williams Lane, Riddells Creek VIC 3431
- 51 Kathryn Court, Riddells Creek VIC 3431
- 13 March Court, Riddells Creek VIC 3431
- 15 Yellowgum Avenue, Riddells Creek VIC 3431
- 170 Websters Road, Riddells Creek VIC 3431
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.