Median house price
$615k
+19% change
VIC · Greater Bendigo Council
Eaglehawk, 3556
Est. population · Jun 2025
5,597
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.7%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,140/wk
Employment rate
51.9%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$615,000
Languages at home
4.2%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Tagalog, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Eaglehawk is a regional mid-sized suburb in Greater Bendigo Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Melbourne. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Desirability lands around average here: softer community and employment weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Eaglehawk snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$475/wk
Population (ERP)
5,597
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.8%
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
#41
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
74th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
55th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
11th
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
- 47.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 42% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 2510th in Australia
- State rank
- 526th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #41 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #148 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $475
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $615,000
- Median price change
- +19.4%
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
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
5,597(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +5.7% over 5 years · 55th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +5.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +31
- Change in 5 years
- +300
- Growth rank in VIC
- 55th 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 (~6,200), extrapolated at +2.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 5,538
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,140
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 173 of 2,535
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 51.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,182 / 170 / 0 (+ 4 other)
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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 524
- Against the person
- 153
- Against property
- 225
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 93.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +14.7%
Most common offence types
- A211 Fv Serious Assault28
- B21 Criminal Damage35
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle35
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order72
- Other Crimes Against The Person41
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 895.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 11th
School list
- Eaglehawk Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 922 · 16th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 561 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Eaglehawk Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 869 · 6th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 159 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Eaglehawk Preschoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
48 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bright St/High St
- Eaglehawk CFA/High St
- Eaglehawk Railway Station
- Eaglehawk Station
- St Liborius PS/Eaglehawk Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
81 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
7 playgrounds · 3 sports centres · 1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 9 parks mapped in suburb, 7 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 48 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 14 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.63
Sport & outdoors(23)
- Neangar Park Golf CourseGolf course
- Canterbury ParkPark
- Gladeville ParkPark
- Park (6)
- Scout Hall ReservePark
- Playground (7)
- Eaglehawk Bowling ClubSports centre
- Peter Krenz Leisure CentreSports centre
Napier Street, Eaglehawk
- Sports centre
- McKern Skate ParkSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Transport(14)
14 bus stops
Other(9)
- Bbq
- Bench (4)
- Drinking water
- Garden (3)
- Sandhurst H90 Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
- Parking (21)
- Parking Space (8)
- Public toilets
- Shelter (4)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
- Canterbury ParkPark
- Gladeville ParkPark
- Sandhurst H90 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Scout Hall ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 17
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 5
- Nearest hospital
- Emergency Department (4.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Bendigo Community Health ServicesSeymoure StreetDoctor
- Eaglehawk Medical GroupVictoria StreetDoctor
- Eaglehawk U.F.S DispensaryHigh StreetPharmacy
- Neangar E.U.F.S PharmacyVictoria StreetPharmacy
- Stewart Cowen Community Rehabilitation CentreMarket StreetRehabilitation
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 365
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 65.2
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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).
83 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
August 2021
- Construction of a dwelling179 SIMPSONS ROAD EAGLEHAWK 3556Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to existing dwelling3 GALLWAY DRIVE EAGLEHAWK 3556Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition and construction of an outbuilding (Amended Site Plan)13 BRAZIER STREET EAGLEHAWK 3556Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Construction of an outbuilding13 Brazier StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 3 lot subdivision of land and demolition of an outbuilding38 CALDWELLS ROAD EAGLEHAWK 3556Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a carport (Amended plans for design changes)69 VICTORIA STREET EAGLEHAWK 3556Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to an existing dwelling6 GOLDSMITHS ROAD EAGLEHAWK 3556Withdrawn
- Use and development of land for a childcare centre4 COULSON STREET EAGLEHAWK 3556Withdrawn
- Construction of a dwelling (Amended plans for design changes to the roof)39A Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Construction of 3 dwellings and a 3 lot subdivision7 KNEEBONE STREET EAGLEHAWK 3556Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling65B JOBS GULLY ROAD EAGLEHAWK 3556Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Display of signage37 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition. alterations and additions to an existing dwelling13 CHURCH STREET EAGLEHAWK 3556Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 3 lot subdivision and demolition of 3 sheds9 KNEEBONE STREET EAGLEHAWK 3556Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- External Alterations to Existing Building and Display of Internally Illuminate Business Identification Signage98 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a fence and roadworks36 NAPIER STREET EAGLEHAWK 3556Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of four dwellings16A BRIGHT STREET EAGLEHAWK 3556Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Replace fencing and gates63 VICTORIA STREET EAGLEHAWK 3556Lapsed
- Construction of a second dwelling (retrospective), 3 lot subdivision and demolition of building12 CROWTHER STREET EAGLEHAWK 3556NOD issued by a delegate
- 4 lot subdivision of land and construction of 4 dwellings (minor changes to dwelling designs)2A Butts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of a chimney and replacement of tile roof with steel40 Church StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of shade sail structure11 Magazine StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolish existing shed and development of an outbuilding(Amendment to include a new garage)13 Church StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with a minor sports and recreation facility (construction of a 9 hole Pitch n Putt golf course and driving range and associated storage) and removal of native vegetation. (Amend plans for design changes)1 Averys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Installation of solar panels93 Sailors Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of native vegetation191-193 Upper California Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Buildings and works associated with internal demolition and internal alterations and the installation of an automatic sliding glass door and replacement of front window74 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works to Construct a 60kW Ground Mounted Solar Facility ancillary to Existing Bakery and Removal of Native Vegetation1 YORK STREET EAGLEHAWK 3556Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 6 lot subdivision22-24 CURTAIN STREET EAGLEHAWK 3556NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of outbuilding (shed)34 Church StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling7/61A Jobs Gully RoadNo permit required
- Construction of a dwelling4/61A Jobs Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolish existing shed13 Church StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of 7 dwellings (Modifications to endorsed landscaping plan)3-9/24 Bright StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling (Amended permit and plans to mirror dwelling and update BMP)3/61A Jobs Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- 2 lot subdivision and demolition of outbuildings25 CALDWELLS ROAD EAGLEHAWK 3556NOD issued by a delegate
- 2 lot subdivision and demolition of outbuilding6 Campbell StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- To realign the boundary between two lots61 Peg Leg RoadWithdrawn
- Externally paint a building29 Peg Leg RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Removal of one tree63 High StreetWithdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HIGH STREET, PARSONAGE GROVE11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
- Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EAGLEHAWK ROAD, HIGH STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
6 heritage places
- CATHERINE REEF UNITED COMPANY GOLD MINENH1232
- EAGLEHAWK COURT HOUSENH1401
- EAGLEHAWK TOWN HALLNH0713
- FORMER EAGLEHAWK EAST METHODIST CHURCHNH1458
- PRIMARY SCHOOL EAGLEHAWKNH1628
- TWIZELNH1768
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 4.4 km away).
Coalition 46.4%Labor 53.6%
2.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +53.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Eaglehawk EastLabor 55.6% · Coalition 44.4% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- EaglehawkLabor 49.0% · Coalition 51.0% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Sailors GullyLabor 51.9% · Coalition 48.1% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- California GullyLabor 56.5% · Coalition 43.5% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
- Bendigo NorthLabor 56.3% · Coalition 43.7% TPP (2025)3.3 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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