Maiden Gully

VIC 3551 · Greater Bendigo

5,407 (2021) → 5,768 est. (2025) · High Growth

Overall score

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

5,407

Population

$746K

Median house (2024)

Safety score

Transport score

Maiden Gully is a high growth suburb in Greater Bendigo, VIC 3551, about 135km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $746K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 22/100, and is about 135km inland. Maiden Gully has an overall score of 34/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.

135.2 km

To Melbourne CBD

134.8 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

5.5 km

To nearest station

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Demographics

5,407

Population

Median age

3.1

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,209

vs NSW median+19.4%

Median taxable income (individual)$60,154/yr

vs national median ($59,576)≈ +1%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3551 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher33.3%

Born in Australia91.8%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,693 / 3 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (1.44%), India (0.72%), New Zealand (0.55%), Netherlands (0.26%), Philippines (0.26%)

Top languages: Malayalam (0.61%), Mandarin (0.18%), Filipino (0.17%), Vietnamese (0.17%), Arabic (0.15%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$746K-8.3%

Median house (2024)

Data not available

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

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling277/100k

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Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft92/100k

Domestic assault129/100k

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RobberyNot reported

Non-domestic assault37/100k

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: 94 (all categories, latest year)1,739 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

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 996 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Marist College BendigoCombined · CatholicICSEA 1040
Maiden Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1009

Nearby (within 10km)

OneSchool Global Vic - Bendigo CentreCombined · Independent · 3.4km
Specimen Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 934
Kangaroo Flat Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 908
California Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 913
Crusoe 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 966
Golden Square Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 967
Bendigo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1005
Bendigo Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 940
St Monica's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1032
Weeroona College Bendigo - Bendigo FLOSecondary · Government · 5.5km
Girton Grammar School - Junior SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.6km
Creek Street Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.7kmICSEA 1063

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

30Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationEaglehawk Railway (5.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate1.1% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance

16.6%

Construction

11.3%

Retail Trade

11.1%

Education & Training

9.4%

Manufacturing

8.0%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

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.

11 in suburbSupermarkets

11 in suburbCafes/Rest.

44 in suburbParks

11 in suburbPlaygrounds

5050 in suburbPools

11 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

11 in suburbGPs

11 in suburbPharmacies

11 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

1616 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

In this suburb

2Public toilets

Air qualityExcellent air quality (85/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalEchuca Regional Health (83.9 km)

Nearest vet4.6 km

Nearest airportMelbourne (116.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

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

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

Pubs & Hotels

Bars

Clubs RSL/Leagues

Dining & Licensed

Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.18

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

Long Day Care

Preschool / Kinder

OSHC

Total services5

Exceeding NQS or above0 of 5 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.92

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Population & Growth

High Growth

Annual growth rate1.63%

Projected population 20417,141

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Golden Square$494K58transport Long Gully$385K53transport Ironbark$470K64transport Sailors Gully$440K54transport Myers FlatData not available0transport California Gully$450K62transport

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Frequently asked questions about Maiden Gully

Is Maiden Gully safe?

Maiden Gully has a residential safety score of 97/100, 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 1,739 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Maiden Gully?

In Maiden Gully, the .

How far is Maiden Gully from Melbourne CBD?

Maiden Gully is about 135.2 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Maiden Gully?

Maiden Gully has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1025 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Maiden Gully?

Maiden Gully has a transport score of 22/100 and 30 bus stops.