Epsom
VIC 3551 · Greater Bendigo
5,014 (2021) → 5,584 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Epsom is a high growth suburb in Greater Bendigo, VIC 3551, about 136km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $584K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 78/100, and is about 136km inland. Epsom has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 67/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (2.33%), Myanmar (1.78%), Thailand (1.58%), England (1.22%), New Zealand (0.82%)
Top languages: Malayalam (2.35%), Bengali (0.48%), Punjabi (0.4%), Italian (0.3%), Hindi (0.28%)
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 998 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Epsom Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 955
Nearby (within 10km)
- Holy Rosary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1052
- White Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 977
- Weeroona College BendigoSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 945
- Eaglehawk Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 922
- Kalianna Special SchoolCombined · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 903
- Huntly Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 975
- St Liborius' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.1kmICSEA 1021
- Eaglehawk Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 879
- Lightning Reef Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 866
- St Peter's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 954
- St Kilian's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.1kmICSEA 1057
- Doxa School BendigoSecondary · Catholic · 6.2kmICSEA 957
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
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Epsom
Is Epsom safe?
Epsom has a residential safety score of 67/100, 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 6,282 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Epsom?
In Epsom, the .
How far is Epsom from Melbourne CBD?
Epsom is about 136.4 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Epsom?
Epsom has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 955 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Epsom?
Epsom has a transport score of 78/100, including 1 train station and 41 bus stops.