SuburbCheck

Spring Gully

VIC 3550 · Greater Bendigo

3,092 (2021) → 3,130 est. (2025) · High Growth

45
Overall score

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

3,092
Population
$590K
Median house (2024)
62
Safety score
43
Transport score

Spring Gully is a high growth suburb in Greater Bendigo, VIC 3550, about 128km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $590K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 43/100, and is about 127km inland. Spring Gully has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 62/100.

127.6 km
To Melbourne CBD
127.3 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
3.4 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,092
Population
45
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,543
vs NSW median-16.6%
Bachelor degree or higher43.1%
Born in Australia87.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,129 / 3 / 143

Top countries of birth: England (1.97%), India (0.87%), New Zealand (0.65%), South Africa (0.45%), Germany (0.36%)

Top languages: German (0.42%), Italian (0.32%), Croatian (0.29%), Spanish (0.26%), Mandarin (0.19%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$590K-18.6%
Median house (2024)
$343K
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

62
Residential

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

17
Break & enter dwelling550/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
8
Motor vehicle theft259/100k
5
Domestic assault162/100k
—
RobberyNot reported
1
Non-domestic assault32/100k

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: 73 (all categories, latest year)2,361 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

76

Strong school options

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

44
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1002 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Spring Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1054

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Quarry Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1042
  • Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1022
  • Victory Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1076
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1073
  • St Monica's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1041
  • Weeroona College Bendigo - Bendigo FLOSecondary · Government · 3.7km
  • St Therese's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1080
  • Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College Bendigo Teaching UnitSecondary · Government · 3.9km
  • Kennington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1003
  • Bendigo Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 950
  • Creek Street Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 1057
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi BendigoSecondary · Independent · 4.1km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

43
16Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationKangaroo Flat Railway (3.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

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.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
32 in suburbParks
21 in suburbPlaygrounds
188107 in suburbPools
82 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
325 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalKilmore & District Hospital (81.7 km)
Nearest vet3.8 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (108.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

57

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

8
Gyms
6
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
32
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

52

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

3
Parks
5
Nature reserves
26
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

17

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
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

28

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.32

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

43

Some choices available

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

1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.65

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.31%
Projected population 20414,084
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Greater Bendigo

Flora Hill$531K60transportGolden GullyData not available54transportQuarry Hill$515K86transportMandurangData not available0transportKennington$533K62transportGolden Square$494K58transport

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Frequently asked questions about Spring Gully

Is Spring Gully safe?

Spring Gully has a residential safety score of 62/100, 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 2,361 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Spring Gully?

In Spring Gully, the .

How far is Spring Gully from Melbourne CBD?

Spring Gully is about 127.6 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Spring Gully?

Spring Gully has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1054 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Spring Gully?

Spring Gully has a transport score of 43/100 and 16 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.