Elmore
VIC 3558 · Greater Bendigo
847 (2021) → 950 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Elmore is a high growth suburb in Greater Bendigo, VIC 3558, about 154km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $345K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 73/100, and is about 155km inland. Elmore has an overall score of 47/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 73/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: England (2.01%), New Zealand (0.83%), Egypt (0.71%), Malta (0.71%), Afghanistan (0.59%)
Top languages: Japan (0.47%), Arabic (0.35%), Thai (0.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 987 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart PrimaryPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1032
- Elmore Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 942
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Elmore
Is Elmore safe?
Elmore has a residential safety score of 73/100, 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 4,014 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Elmore?
In Elmore, the .
How far is Elmore from Melbourne CBD?
Elmore is about 153.6 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Elmore?
Elmore has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 987 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Elmore?
Elmore has a transport score of 73/100, including 1 train station and 2 bus stops.