Jackass Flat
VIC 3556 · Greater Bendigo
1,907 (2021) → 1,994 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Jackass Flat is a high growth suburb in Greater Bendigo, VIC 3556, about 136km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $518K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 44/100, and is about 136km inland. Jackass Flat has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 84/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Myanmar (3.83%), Thailand (3.51%), India (2.15%), Philippines (0.89%), England (0.68%)
Top languages: Punjabi (1.21%), Tagalog (0.79%), Malayalam (0.58%), Thai (0.42%), Hindi (0.37%)
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:
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 996 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Eaglehawk Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 922
- White Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 977
- Kalianna Special SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 903
- St Liborius' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1021
- Lightning Reef Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 866
- Eaglehawk Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 879
- Weeroona College BendigoSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 945
- Holy Rosary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1052
- St Peter's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 954
- Epsom Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 955
- California Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 919
- St Kilian's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1057
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Jackass Flat
Is Jackass Flat safe?
Jackass Flat has a residential safety score of 84/100, 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 2,412 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Jackass Flat?
In Jackass Flat, the .
How far is Jackass Flat from Melbourne CBD?
Jackass Flat is about 135.8 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Jackass Flat?
Jackass Flat has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Jackass Flat?
Jackass Flat has a transport score of 44/100 and 8 bus stops.