California Gully
VIC 3556 · Greater Bendigo
4,476 (2021) → 4,681 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
California Gully is a high growth suburb in Greater Bendigo, VIC 3556, about 136km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $455K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 62/100, and is about 135km inland. California Gully has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 61/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3556 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Thailand (1.97%), Myanmar (1.92%), England (1.12%), New Zealand (0.8%), Philippines (0.49%)
Top languages: Tagalog (0.25%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.22%), Nepali (0.18%), Vietnamese (0.18%), Italian (0.11%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 996 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- California Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 913
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Liborius' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 1018
- Eaglehawk Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 922
- Eaglehawk Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 869
- Lightning Reef Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 858
- Kalianna SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 895
- St Peter's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 979
- Catherine McAuley CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1055
- Bendigo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1005
- Eaglehawk North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 958
- Bendigo Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1003
- Camp Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1040
- Weeroona College BendigoSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 940
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about California Gully
Is California Gully safe?
California Gully has a residential safety score of 61/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,988 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in California Gully?
In California Gully, the .
How far is California Gully from Melbourne CBD?
California Gully is about 135.7 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in California Gully?
California Gully has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 913 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in California Gully?
California Gully has a transport score of 62/100 and 24 bus stops.