Town by Town Snapshot: Moggs Creek

THE size of Moggs Creek is approximately 4.1sqkm. It has two parks covering nearly 93.9 per cent of the total area.

The population of Moggs Creek in 2016 was 89 people. By 2021, the population was 120 showing a population growth of 34.8 per cent in the area during that time.

Moggs Creek is one of the Surf Coast’s rare coastal pockets where the landscape still feels largely untouched. Curving bush roads, quiet clearings and the constant backdrop of the ocean give the hamlet a sense of calm that’s become increasingly hard to find along the Great Ocean Road.

What strikes most visitors first is the bush. Tall eucalypts and dense ti-tree frame much of the township, with homes tucked discreetly among the vegetation. Many properties are positioned to maximise privacy rather than visibility, creating a neighbourhood that feels more like a forest retreat than a traditional seaside strip.

The creek is a defining feature – winding through the coastal heath before opening onto the sand in a wide, shallow mouth that changes with tides and storms. It’s a favourite for children exploring the edges, walkers cutting across to the beach, and birdwatchers spotting rosellas and honeyeaters in the surrounding scrub.

Life here is measured by simple routines: a surf check at first light, a stroll along the beach’s long, open stretch, or a late-afternoon wander on the walking tracks that start at the picnic ground. The trails in this area, including several loops linking to the Great Otway National Park, offer everything from shaded gullies to high lookouts with expansive sea views.

Moggs Creek itself has no shops or commercial precinct, which is part of its charm. Locals rely on Aireys Inlet for essentials, dining and cafes, and on Anglesea for schools and services. Lorne is close enough for a swim, a meal or a weekend market, yet far enough that Moggs Creek maintains a quieter rhythm.

Property here continues to be tightly held. The small number of streets and the preference for natural-bush blocks mean listings are scarce, and demand is strong among buyers seeking a low-profile escape. When homes do become available, they often range from classic hideaways with timber decks and fireplaces to contemporary builds designed to blend into the landscape.

For those seeking a coastal base where seclusion, nature and simplicity remain the main drawcards, Moggs Creek offers a lifestyle shaped less by development and more by the surrounding land and sea – a place where the pace slows the moment you turn off the highway.

The predominant age group in Moggs Creek is 50-59 years.

In general, people in Moggs Creek work in a professional occupation. In 2021, 89.2 per cent of the homes in Moggs Creek were owner-occupied compared with 81 per cent in 2016.

Quick Stats: Moggs Creek

Population: 120

Male: 51.7%

Female: 48.3%

Median age: 54

5 Year Population Change: 34.8%

Median House Value: $1,560,700

Change in Median House Price (5YRS): –16.20%

Median Asking Rent Per Week: NA

Average Length of Ownership: 24 years

Median House Price Over Time:

November 2025: $1,560,700