Baranoff Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–5
Austin,
TX
Slaughter Creek
Austin,
TX
Neighborhoods
Slaughter Creek
Where suburban convenience meets wide-open spaces
About the Neighborhood
Living in Slaughter Creek
Slaughter Creek is a quaint residential neighborhood located in South Austin. The area is home to the Southpark Meadows shopping center, which has various local and chain restaurants, shops, grocery stores, bookstores, and a movie theater. Residents can easily access entertainment venues like Cinemark Southpark Meadows, Music Meadows, and Moontower Saloon. Slaughter Creek has a few green spaces, including the expansive Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park, which features over 300 acres of land, with a disc golf course, horseback riding, and scenic trails along the creek. Overall, Slaughter Creek has a suburban feel with its large outdoor spaces, shopping centers, and quaint residential streets.
Southpark Meadows
Creekside Trails
Outdoor Recreation
Real Estate
Market Overview
RENTALS
Apartment & Rentals
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Livability
Walk, Bike & Transit
10
Walk Score
Car-Dependent
41
Bike Score
Minimal Bikeable Infrastructure
22
Transit Score
Minimal Transit
Education
Schools
Casey Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–5
Williams Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–5
Kocurek Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–5
IDEA Bluff Springs College Preparatory
Charter · Grades 6–12
Getting Around
Public Transit
Burnet/Manchaca (Route 3)
Bus
Westgate/Slaughter (Route 318)
Bus
Southpark Meadows (Route 201)
Bus
South 1st/Red River (Route 10)
Bus
Questions
Frequently Asked
Where is Slaughter Creek located in Austin?
Slaughter Creek is located on the southern edge of Austin with South Austin to the north and Onion Creek to the east.
Is Slaughter Creek a good neighborhood to live in Austin?
Slaughter Creek is a residential neighborhood with plenty of green spaces alongside everyday suburban convenience. Local parks, walking trails, and nearby shopping centers provide spaces for residents to gather throughout the year, whether that’s through live music, horseback riding, or seeing a movie. Commuters can drive to Downtown Austin via major thoroughfares like I-35 and Menchaca Road. However, driving during peak hours can take a while as Slaughter Creek is about 13 miles from the heart of Austin.
What is Slaughter Creek, Austin known for?
Slaughter Creek is known for its proximity to South Austin’s natural greenbelts, lush parks, and quiet residential streets. Today, the area’s development is centered around the popular Southpark Meadows shopping center, home to countless shops and entertainment, and surrounding nature preserves like Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park.
How far is Slaughter Creek from downtown Austin?
Slaughter Creek is located around 13 miles southwest of Downtown Austin.
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