Campbells Creek
Bearing the same name as the tributary of the Loddon River beside which the township was established, Campbells Creek is just 4kms south of the centre of Castlemaine.
The gold rush drew thousands to the region and it's estimated that up to 3,000 people were living along Campbells Creek by 1853. Hotels, a brewery, draperies, general stores, schools and homes lined the streets. Many of these historic buildings remain including the Diggers' Store, now a bed and breakfast and recording studio, and the Five Flags Hotel, still a popular spot for a meal with locals and visitors.
Home to nearly 1,800 people the township is well serviced with a great local state primary school, Christian college, small businesses, bowls club, community centre, post office, recreation reserve and a popular football and netball club (that holds an Australian Rules record for kicking 100 goals in senior game in 1990). It's also the centre of building and trade supplies for the area.
The Campbells Creek Walking and Cycling Track connects the township with central Castlemaine. It's a great way to enjoy stunning natural surrounds and the striking Campbells Creek Avenue of Honour along Main Road is protected by a heritage overlay.
Getting around
Campbells Creek is under 5 minutes drive from Castlemaine, just under 40 minutes from Bendigo and just over an hours drive from Melbourne on the Calder Freeway. Train services to Bendigo and Melbourne operate regularly from the Castlemaine railway station. Buses run regularly between Campbells Creek and Castlemaine.
School buses operate and transport students to Castlemaine and Maryborough.
Services
Campbells Creek is connected to the NBN. Town water, electricity and natural gas are all connected.
Median house price
Median sale price for a house in Campbells Creek is $633,500*
Median rental for a house in Campbells Creek is $450 per week*
Property
Campbells Creek is known for its mix of period properties, contemporary homes and affordable new housing estates. Blocks tend to be larger than those found in central Castlemaine and lifestyle properties of 1/2 to one acre plus are available.
Rental accommodation is available but as a high percentage of homes are owner occupied this can be more difficult to secure
* www.realestate.com.au updated 24th November 2021
