Quarry Hill
VIC 3550 · Greater Bendigo
2,365 (2021) → 2,394 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Quarry Hill is a high growth suburb in Greater Bendigo, VIC 3550, about 130km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $568K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 86/100, and is about 130km inland. Quarry Hill has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3550 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.73%), New Zealand (0.93%), Philippines (0.63%), India (0.55%), Scotland (0.47%)
Top languages: French (0.47%), Nepali (0.47%), Punjabi (0.47%), Spanish (0.42%), Mandarin (0.38%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1000 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1064
- Quarry Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1037
Nearby (within 10km)
- Creek Street Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1063
- Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College Bendigo Teaching UnitSecondary · Government · 1.5km
- Girton Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1148
- Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1016
- Spring Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1056
- Bendigo Senior Secondary College-Netschool CampusSecondary · Government · 1.9km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi BendigoSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
- Girton Grammar School - Junior SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9km
- St Therese's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1076
- Golden Square Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 967
- Camp Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1040
- Bendigo Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1003
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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 Quarry Hill
Is Quarry Hill safe?
Quarry Hill has a residential safety score of 59/100, 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 5,032 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Quarry Hill?
In Quarry Hill, the .
How far is Quarry Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Quarry Hill is about 130.2 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Quarry Hill?
Quarry Hill has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1051 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Quarry Hill?
Quarry Hill has a transport score of 86/100, including 1 train station and 19 bus stops.