SuburbCheck

Golden Square

VIC 3555 · Greater Bendigo

9,220 (2021) → 9,350 est. (2025) · High Growth

62
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

9,220
Population
$505K
Median house (2024)
75
Safety score
58
Transport score

Golden Square is a high growth suburb in Greater Bendigo, VIC 3555, about 132km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $505K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 58/100, and is about 131km inland. Golden Square has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 75/100.

131.6 km
To Melbourne CBD
131.2 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.4 km
To nearest station

Demographics

9,220
Population
39
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,344
vs NSW median-27.4%
Bachelor degree or higher30.9%
Born in Australia85.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,429 / 148 / 162

Top countries of birth: England (1.36%), India (1.25%), Thailand (0.86%), Philippines (0.75%), Myanmar (0.73%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.64%), Punjabi (0.56%), Malayalam (0.46%), Greek (0.29%), Nepali (0.22%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$505K-4.1%
Median house (2024)
$397K-1.5%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

75
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

32
Break & enter dwelling347/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
18
Motor vehicle theft195/100k
43
Domestic assault466/100k
4
Robbery43/100k
30
Non-domestic assault325/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 511 (all categories, latest year)5,542 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

44

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

46
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 997 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Golden Square Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 983
  • Specimen Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 941

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Creek Street Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1057
  • Girton Grammar School - Junior SchoolCombined · Independent · 2km
  • Bendigo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1013
  • Girton Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1138
  • Kangaroo Flat Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 895
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1073
  • OneSchool Global Vic - Bendigo CentreCombined · Independent · 2.3km
  • St Monica's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1041
  • Quarry Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1042
  • Crusoe 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 970
  • Weeroona College Bendigo - Bendigo FLOSecondary · Government · 2.5km
  • Bendigo Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 950

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

58
65Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationKangaroo Flat Railway (2.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.5°C
Summer max
12.3°C
Winter max
560mm
Rainfall/yr
6.6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

61 in suburbSupermarkets
42 in suburbCafes/Rest.
148 in suburbParks
85 in suburbPlaygrounds
383 in suburbPools
100 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
61 in suburbGPs
61 in suburbPharmacies
91 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
7413 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalEchuca Regional Health (83.3 km)
Nearest vet2.5 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (112.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

45

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

10
Gyms
7
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
74
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

36

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

14
Parks
7
Nature reserves
36
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

53

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

2
Theatres
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
4
Galleries
1
Libraries
1
Arts centres
5
Landmarks

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

29

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

3
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.33

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

31

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

3
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services6
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.65

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.35%
Projected population 204112,177
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Greater Bendigo

Ironbark$470K64transportGolden GullyData not available54transportQuarry Hill$515K86transportLong Gully$385K53transportBendigo$500K75transportKangaroo Flat$555K85transport

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Frequently asked questions about Golden Square

Is Golden Square safe?

Golden Square has a residential safety score of 75/100, 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 5,542 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Golden Square?

In Golden Square, the .

How far is Golden Square from Melbourne CBD?

Golden Square is about 131.6 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Golden Square?

Golden Square has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 962 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Golden Square?

Golden Square has a transport score of 58/100 and 65 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.