Spring Gully
VIC 3550 · Greater Bendigo
3,092 (2021) → 3,130 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3550 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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 1002 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Spring Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1056
Nearby (within 10km)
- Quarry Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1037
- Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1016
- Victory Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1077
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1064
- St Monica's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1032
- Weeroona College Bendigo - Bendigo FLOSecondary · Government · 3.7km
- Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College Bendigo Teaching UnitSecondary · Government · 3.9km
- St Therese's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1076
- Kennington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 979
- Creek Street Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 1063
- Bendigo Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 940
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi BendigoSecondary · Independent · 4.1km
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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.
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.
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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.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 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 1056 (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.