Median house price
$645k
+22% change
VIC · Greater Bendigo Council
Jackass Flat, 3556
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,914
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.7%
Median age
28
Median income
$1,805/wk
Employment rate
68.5%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$645,000
Languages at home
16.3%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Malayalam, Tagalog
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Greater Bendigo Council, Jackass Flat keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The community skews younger, with plenty of young families in the mix. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. The local market is more attainable than many surrounding suburbs.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because schools and education, plus parks and green space lag behind, despite relative strength in housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Jackass Flat snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$475/wk
Population (ERP)
1,914
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.2%
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
#55
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
29th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
56th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
16th
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
- 44.4/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 49% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 3016th in Australia
- State rank
- 616th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #55 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #199 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
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)
- $645,000
- Median price change
- +21.5%
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
1,914(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +5.7% over 5 years · 56th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +5.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +11
- Change in 5 years
- +103
- Growth rank in VIC
- 56th 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 (~2,100), extrapolated at +2.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,907
- Median age
- 28
- Median household income / week
- $1,805
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 49 of 685
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,515
- Employment rate
- 68.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 629 / 4 / 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)
- 63
- Against the person
- 15
- Against property
- 31
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 127 residents
- State safety percentile
- 29.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -25.9%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage4
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle14
- B49 Other Theft6
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order10
- Other Crimes Against The Person5
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 922
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 16th
School list
- Eaglehawk Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 922 · 16th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 561 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.8 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
- Creative Garden Early Learningchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Eagle Dr/Edwards Rd
- Eagle Dr/Edwards Rd
- Harveys Lane/Edwards Rd
- Harveys Lane/Edwards Rd
- Watson St/Edwards 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
15 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Decent local green space — 2 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 8 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 12/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.05
Community(1)
- Creative Garden Early LearningChildcare
Sport & outdoors(4)
- Park (2)
- Evergreen Bvd PlaygroundPlayground
- Fairfield Blvd PlaygroundPlayground
Transport(6)
6 bus stops
Other(3)
- Evergreen Bvd BBQ AreaBbq
- Bench
- Parking (2)
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- Nearest hospital
- Bendigo Health (3.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
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)
- 125
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 65.3
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).
14 planning-related records
2021· 6 proposals
August 2021
- Removal of Native VegetationEDWARDS ROAD JACKASS FLAT 3556Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Removal of Native Vegetation62 LANCASTER DRIVE JACKASS FLAT 3556Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Removal of Native VegetationCallaghan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- 22 Lot subdivision, removal of native vegetation, creation of a restriction, removal of easement and construction of dwellings on lots 16-21 (remove condition 13, amend endorsed plans)92 Harveys LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- 5 lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation46-58 CRANE STREET JACKASS FLAT 3556Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Construction of a dwelling20 Lancaster DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 8 proposals
November 2020
- Development of the land for an outbuilding (garage)89 Jacob StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling97 Averys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Staged subdivision of land and removal of an easement; and creation of a restriction (building envelopes) on lots 1-9; 47-59; 63- 67 (all inclusive); and Lot 69 (Amended plans for bushfire management plan)1 Brooklands DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Use and development of 2 Stores and removal of native vegetation27 Edwards RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Construction of second dwelling and outbuildings55 Edwards RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Staged 44 lot subdivision, removal of vegetation, (in accordance with approved development plan) removal of easement and development of 2 dwellings (Amendment to planning permit to amend conditions 11 &14)11 Harveys LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of dwelling3 Quartz StreetNo permit required
January 2020
- Construction of a dwelling (Amended plans to alter ensuite)14 Levanda BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
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
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 3.7 km away).
Coalition 44.6%Labor 55.4%
4.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +55.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Eaglehawk EastLabor 55.6% · Coalition 44.4% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- EaglehawkLabor 49.0% · Coalition 51.0% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- Bendigo NorthLabor 56.3% · Coalition 43.7% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- White Hills SouthLabor 61.4% · Coalition 38.6% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
- White HillsLabor 50.9% · Coalition 49.1% TPP (2025)2.8 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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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