Moving to Snake Valley VIC 3351
What the official numbers say about living in Snake Valley — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $250 a week, against a median household income of $1,226 a week.
About 91% of homes are owner-occupied and 8% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Snake Valley grew 40% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (587 → 820 people).
Around 72% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Croatian, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Snake Valley scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (86% of workers), while 13% work from home.
The Melbourne CBD is roughly 124 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school — see them all on the Snake Valley profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Woady Yaloak Primary School - Snake Valley Campus 800 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Snake Valley, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Little Raven · Superb Fairy-wren · Crimson Rosella · Grey Fantail · Grey Shrike-thrush.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Snake Valley, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snake Valley here | 820 | — | 2/10 | 34% |
| Smythesdale | 1,189 | $520,000 | 4/10 | 69% |
| Haddon | 1,276 | — | 5/10 | 19% |
| Ross Creek | 1,221 | — | 7/10 | 22% |
| Cardigan | 1,064 | $1,190,000 | 9/10 | 4% |
| Smythes Creek | 1,762 | $525,000 | 7/10 | 22% |
| Lucas | 2,994 | $635,000 | 7/10 | 0% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Pyrenees — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Wannon — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 3351 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Snake Valley profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $250 a week, and about 8% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 40% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 587 people to 820. It sits about 124 km from the Melbourne CBD in a straight line. Local government is Pyrenees council, and the federal seat is Wannon.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Snake Valley vs Smythesdale · Snake Valley vs Haddon.
Nearby guides: Smythesdale · Haddon · Ross Creek · Cardigan · Smythes Creek · Lucas.
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