Golden Square
VIC 3555 · Greater Bendigo
9,220 (2021) → 9,350 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3555 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 997 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Golden Square Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 967
- Specimen Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 934
Nearby (within 10km)
- Creek Street Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1063
- Girton Grammar School - Junior SchoolCombined · Independent · 2km
- Bendigo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1005
- Girton Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1148
- OneSchool Global Vic - Bendigo CentreCombined · Independent · 2.3km
- Kangaroo Flat Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 908
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1064
- St Monica's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1032
- Quarry Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1037
- Crusoe 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 966
- Weeroona College Bendigo - Bendigo FLOSecondary · Government · 2.5km
- Bendigo Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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 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 951 (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.