Median house price
$490k
+3.5% change
VIC · Greater Bendigo Council
Long Gully, 3550
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,356
Growth (1 yr)
+0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
-4.1%
Median age
38
Median income
$989/wk
Employment rate
43.1%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$490,000
Languages at home
7.9%non-English
Most common: Arabic, Nepali, Filipino
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
- National parks
Suburb profile
Long Gully sits up in the Greater Bendigo Council hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Against similar regional towns, local dining and lifestyle amenities stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with community and employment, plus growth momentum less decisive.
At a glance
Long Gully snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$475/wk
Population (ERP)
3,356
+0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.2%
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
#24
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
88th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
47th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
26th
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
- 55.8/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 28% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 1464th in Australia
- State rank
- 356th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #24 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #64 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)
- $490,000
- Median price change
- +3.5%
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
3,356(June 2025)
+0.2% annual · -4.1% over 5 years · 47th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.2%
- 5-year growth
- -4.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +8
- Change in 5 years
- -145
- Growth rank in VIC
- 47th 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 (~3,350), extrapolated at -0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,420
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $989
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 124 of 1,507
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,117
- Employment rate
- 43.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,270 / 85 / 25 (+ 3 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 566
- Against the person
- 129
- Against property
- 214
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 168.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 27 residents
- State safety percentile
- 88.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -19%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage72
- B49 Other Theft25
- C32 Drug Possession28
- E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer27
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order92
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
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 946
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 26th
School list
- Lightning Reef Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 858 · 5th percentile · LBOTE 43% · 165 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- California Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 913 · 14th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 181 students · Top SEA quarter 0% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- St Peter's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 979 · 37th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 132 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Bendigo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1005 · 49th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 196 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Catherine McAuley CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1055 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 1,567 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Kalianna SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 895 · 10th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 221 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
- Havilah Road PreschoolHavilah Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
15 public transport stops in this suburb
- Creeth St/Eaglehawk Rd
- Havilah Rd/Eaglehawk Rd
- Holdsworth Rd/Eaglehawk Rd
- Jackson St/Eaglehawk Rd
- McGowan St/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
124 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 3 places of worship · 4 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 7 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 15 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 9 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 73/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.58
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.46
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.05
Food & drink(5)
- Bennett St CafeCafe
79 Bennett Street, Long Gully
- Veterans Lounge & Wellness CentreCafe
148-150 Eaglehawk Road
- Long Gully Fish ShopFast food
158 Eaglehawk Road, Long Gully
- Manchester Arms HotelPub
136 Eaglehawk Road, Long Gully
- OMG BBQRestaurant
183 Eaglehawk Road, Long Gully
Shopping(3)
- BP ShopConvenience store
- Champions SUPA IGASupermarket
3 Wood Street, Long Gully
Community(5)
- Community centre
12 Wells Street, Long Gully
- Long Gully Community CentreCommunity centre
- Long Gully Neighbourhood CentreCommunity centre
52-54 Derwent Drive, Long Gully
- Havilah Road PreschoolKindergarten
22-24 Havilah Road, Long Gully
- St Peter's Primary SchoolSchool
23-45 Fenton Street
Health & services(3)
- GP CareMedical clinic
Unit Shop 2 162-172 Eaglehawk Road, Long Gully
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
Unit Shop 1 162-172 Eaglehawk Road, Long Gully
- Fur Life VetVeterinary
167 Eaglehawk Road, Long Gully
Sport & outdoors(16)
- Bundaleer ParkPark
- Casley Street PlayspacePark
11 Casley Street, Long Gully
- Derwent Drive ReservePark
- Havilah Road Recreation ReservePark
- Long Gully Creek Linear ReservePark
- Long Gully Recreation ReservePark
- McGowan Street Recreation ReservePark
- Derwent Drive PlayspacePlayground
- Long Gully Splash ParkPlayground
- Playground (2)
- Long Gully BMX TrackSports field
51 Derwent Drive, Long Gully
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (3)
Transport(14)
14 bus stops
Other(25)
- Inward EssenceBeauty salon
156 Eaglehawk Road
- Bench (3)
- Bicycle Parking
- Bendigo Towbar CentreCar Parts
7A Wood Street, Long Gully
- Bendigo Dyno TuningCar repair
4 Wood Street, Long Gully
- Garden (5)
- Hope... It Grows!Garden
- Bendigo Trailers & HardwareHardware
6 Wood Street, Long Gully
- CV BearingsHardware
7B Wood Street, Long Gully
- Bendigo District RSLLicensed Club
73-75 Havilah Road, Long Gully
- Trelly's OutdoorOutdoor
- Outdoor Seating (2)
- Parking (31)
- Parking Space (15)
- Two Twisted TartsPastry
165 Eaglehawk Road, Long Gully
- BPPetrol station
187 Eaglehawk Road, Long Gully
- Bendigo City ChurchPlace of worship
194 Eaglehawk Road, Long Gully
- Long Gully Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
14-26 Wilson Street, Long Gully
- St Matthew's ChurchPlace of worship
153 Eaglehawk Road, Long Gully
- Australia PostPost office
- Shelter (4)
- Estia HealthSocial Facility
9 Brown Street, Long Gully
- TelstraTelephone
- Bendigo Tyre CentreTyres
4A Wood Street, Long Gully
- Bridgestone Service CentreTyres
71 Havilah Road, Long Gully
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
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bundaleer ParkPark
- Casley Street PlayspacePark
- Derwent Drive ReservePark
- Havilah Road Recreation ReservePark
- Long Gully Creek Linear ReservePark
- Long Gully Recreation ReservePark
- McGowan Street Recreation ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
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
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Bendigo City Church
194 Eaglehawk Road, Long Gully
- Long Gully Uniting Church
14-26 Wilson Street, Long Gully
- St Matthew's Church
153 Eaglehawk Road, Long Gully
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Emergency Department (2.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Chemist WarehouseEaglehawk RoadPharmacy
- GP CareEaglehawk RoadDoctor
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)
- 227
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 67.6
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).
32 planning-related records
2021· 12 proposals
July 2021
- Construction of a carport2 WILLIAM STREET LONG GULLY 3550No permit required
- Subdivision to realign the common boundary between 2 lots5 BUCKLEY STREET LONG GULLY 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a verandah17-39 Jackson StreetNo permit required
- Construction of an outbuilding120 EAGLEHAWK ROAD LONG GULLY 3550Withdrawn
June 2021
- Extension of an existing building and waiver of parking5 WOOD STREET LONG GULLY 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of an outbuilding148-150 Eaglehawk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Realignment of boundaries148-150 EAGLEHAWK ROAD LONG GULLY 3550Withdrawn
April 2021
- Buildings and Works (Extension to Existing Industrial Building)29-31 Craig StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Construction of a secondary dwelling125 Eaglehawk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Construction of a dwelling11 Buckie StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Advertising pylon sign162-172 Eaglehawk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding (Amended plans to change south boundary offset from 200 mm to 1 metre)25 Grant StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 20 proposals
December 2020
- Construction of a dwelling (Amended plans for design changes)354 Maiden Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Development of the land for a dwelling3/15 Daniel StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for a dwelling2/15 Daniel StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Construction of a fence and a pool2-4 Creeth StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two dwellings on a lot28 Derwent DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 lot subdivision37 Moran StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding (Amended plans - change to setback for shed)25 Grant StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of existing building, construction of two storey building and associated car parking and creation of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1 (Amended plans to allow for design change)162-172 Eaglehawk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of dwelling and two carports14 Bolt StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- 3 lot subdivision of land (Amended Plans)4 Knape StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Amended plans to allow for design changes (relocation of alfresco area)3 Thompson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Alterations & extension to existing dwelling and construct a carport9 Duncan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 11 lot subdivision, removal of easement and create access to road within a Road Zone Category 196 Happy Valley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to existing office3/8 Wood StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- 3 lot subdivision and construction of 2 dwellings (Addition of permit condition)62 Bennett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding (Amended plans - design changes)25 Grant StreetWithdrawn
- Construction of a dependent persons unit42 Jackson StreetNo permit required
February 2020
- Use of land for food and drink premises, and reduction of car parking requirements10 Wilson StreetNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Extension to rear of building (patio)73-75 Havilah RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 4 lot subdivision52 Sparrowhawk RoadPermit 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
Roadworks & transport
3 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.EAGLEHAWK ROAD, JACKSON STREET11 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, CUNNEEN STREET11 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.CUNNEEN STREET, EAGLEHAWK ROAD11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
2 heritage places
- PRIMARY SCHOOL NO. 2120NH0968
- UNITING CHURCH & SUNDAY SCHOOLNH1373
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
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 3.0 km away).
Coalition 35.3%Labor 64.7%
13.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +64.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Long GullyLabor 66.0% · Coalition 34.0% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- Bendigo NorthLabor 56.3% · Coalition 43.7% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- California GullyLabor 56.5% · Coalition 43.5% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Golden Square SouthLabor 63.3% · Coalition 36.7% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- BendigoLabor 52.5% · Coalition 47.5% TPP (2025)2.6 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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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