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VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

Axedale, 3551

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,051

Growth (1 yr)

+1.4%

Growth (5 yr)

+9.8%

Median age

37

Median income

$1,933/wk

Employment rate

63.5%

Languages at home

0.7%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

40/100
Average

748th in VIC

Verified 78% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Axedale is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Axedale is a quieter smaller community in Greater Bendigo Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.

Desirability sits around average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Axedale snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

$475/wk

Population (ERP)

1,051

+1.4% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

9.5%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#33

among Country & regional · Growth area

Safety

13th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

79th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

6/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

55th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
40.0/100 — Average
National rank
3759th in Australia
State rank
748th in VIC
Peer rank
#33 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#298 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$475

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,051(June 2025)

+1.4% annual · +9.8% over 5 years · 79th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.4%
5-year growth
+9.8%
Change in 1 year
+14
Change in 5 years
+94
Growth rank in VIC
79th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,150), extrapolated at +1.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
984
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,933
Dwelling vacancy
9.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
33 of 349
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
63.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
316 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
19
Against the person
3
Against property
8
Rate per 1,000 residents
18.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 328 residents
State safety percentile
12.5th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-29.6%

Most common offence types

  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods2
  • C32 Drug Possession2
  • D12 Prohibited And Controlled Weapons Offences2
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order2
  • Other Crimes Against The Person2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,018
Median ICSEA percentile
55th
School list
  • Axedale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1018 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 101 students · Top SEA quarter 16%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Axedale Primary School/McIvor Hwy
  • Axedale Primary School/McIvor Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Axedale Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Axedale Giris Road Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Campaspe River, Axedale Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Knowsley State ForestNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
9
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Bendigo Health (22.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
38
Participants per 1,000 residents
36.2

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
27° / 12°
Rainfall
115 mm · ~14 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 8°
Rainfall
133 mm · ~17 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 4°
Rainfall
180 mm · ~22 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 7°
Rainfall
172 mm · ~22 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

26 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

  • August 2021

  • 9 Lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation in road reserve (Amended building envelope)
    LOT 7 GIRIS ROAD AXEDALE 3551Withdrawn
  • Construction of a dwelling and alter building envelope
    LOT 7 GIRIS ROAD AXEDALE 3551Withdrawn

  • July 2021

  • Staged subdivision of land into 43 lots, use and development of land for 37 dwellings (Lots 2 to 10, 13 to 19, and 23 to 43), associated works, creation of access to a Transport Zone 2 road and removal of native vegetation
    342 HAWKINS LANE AXEDALE 3551NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Subdivide land into 2 lots
    43 RAGLAN STREET AXEDALE 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding
    Lot 7 Giris RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Extension of a building associated with a section 2 use
    34 RAGLAN PLACE EAST AXEDALE 3551Withdrawn

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and Works to Construct a Replacement Dwelling and Outbuilding
    760 Knowsley-Barnadown RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Partial demolition and extension to a dwelling (amended plans to allow for design changes)
    131 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction of a building associated with an existing agricultural use
    10 Axedale-Goornong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to existing building
    34 Raglan Place EastWithdrawn

  • January 2021

  • Construction of two outbuildings (associated with Agriculture)
    139 Ralstons LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to an existing dwelling (Amended plans for design changes)
    171 Brownes LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 14 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding
    Lot 12 Giris RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Upgrades to an existing picnic area including: Installation of a toilet, picnic shelter, new tables and BBQs
    Axedale Quarry RoadNo permit required

  • October 2020

  • Extension to an existing dwelling
    171 Brownes LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • 2 lot subdivision (boundary realignment)
    2025 McIvor HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Alterations and additions to two existing dwellings (Amended plans to allow for design change)
    37A Cemetery RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Construction of an outbuilding
    12 Taig RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Construction of an outbuilding
    4 Campaspe DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling (Amended plans to allow for design change)
    66 Ellesmere DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to two existing dwellings
    37A Cemetery RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Extension to existing dwelling
    45 Ingham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of native vegetation
    O'Briens LaneWithdrawn

  • April 2020

  • Extension to Quarry Development (Amendment to permit Inclusion of Use of land for materials recycling)
    180 Axedale Quarry RoadWithdrawn

  • March 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding. Amended plans (new designer, dwelling reconfigurations and increased outbuilding size)
    254 Brownes LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Variation of restriction created on PS743227B in relation to the construction of a sewered building
    37 Raglan Place EastPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Bendigo
Member of Parliament
Lisa CHESTERS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,088
Turnout (2025)
94.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+51.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 48.6%Labor 51.4%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 20.4 km away).

Coalition 60.5%Labor 39.5%

11.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +39.5 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • AxedaleLabor 37.6% · Coalition 62.4% TPP (2025)3.0 km away
  • Axe CreekLabor 50.2% · Coalition 49.8% TPP (2025)14.9 km away
  • StrathfieldsayeLabor 50.2% · Coalition 49.8% TPP (2025)16.2 km away
  • JunortounLabor 44.6% · Coalition 55.4% TPP (2025)16.5 km away
  • GoornongLabor 37.2% · Coalition 62.8% TPP (2025)17.3 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

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