Marong
VIC 3515 · Greater Bendigo
2,005 (2021) → 2,194 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Marong is a high growth suburb in Greater Bendigo, VIC 3515, about 140km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $636K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 9/100, and is about 139km inland. Marong has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.2%), New Zealand (0.75%), India (0.6%), Myanmar (0.6%), Philippines (0.5%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.4%), Afrikaans (0.35%), Filipino (0.3%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.2%), Mandarin (0.2%)
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:
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 996 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Marong Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 983
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lockwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 993
- Maiden Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 1013
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to 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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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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.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Marong
Is Marong safe?
Marong has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,746 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Marong?
In Marong, the .
How far is Marong from Melbourne CBD?
Marong is about 140.5 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Marong?
Marong has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 983 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Marong?
Marong has a transport score of 9/100 and 2 bus stops.