Median house price
$874k
+23% change
VIC · Greater Bendigo Council
Maiden Gully, 3551
Est. population · Jun 2025
5,695
Growth (1 yr)
+1.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.4%
Median age
37
Median income
$2,209/wk
Employment rate
70.4%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$874,000
Languages at home
3.3%non-English
Most common: Malayalam, Persian, Russian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Maiden Gully sits up in the Greater Bendigo Council hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Day-to-day life leans on nearby towns and local hubs rather than the metro area. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb.
Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Against similar regional towns, growth momentum, plus community and employment stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with schools and education less decisive.
At a glance
Maiden Gully snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$475/wk
Population (ERP)
5,695
+1.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.5%
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
#11
among Country & regional · Growth area
Safety
19th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
74th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
51st
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
- 56.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 27% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 1368th in Australia
- State rank
- 338th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #11 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #57 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)
- $874,000
- Median price change
- +23.1%
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
5,695(June 2025)
+1.2% annual · +7.4% over 5 years · 74th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.2%
- 5-year growth
- +7.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +66
- Change in 5 years
- +392
- Growth rank in VIC
- 74th 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 (~6,350), extrapolated at +2.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 5,407
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $2,209
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 81 of 1,790
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,690
- Employment rate
- 70.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,693 / 0 / 3 (+ 17 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)
- 137
- Against the person
- 28
- Against property
- 58
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 193 residents
- State safety percentile
- 18.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.6%
Most common offence types
- A231 Fv Common Assault13
- B21 Criminal Damage10
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle10
- B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods8
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order24
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
- 1,009
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 51th
School list
- Maiden Gully Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1009 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 551 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.3 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
- Maiden Gully Early Years HubWestbury Boulevardkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
30 public transport stops in this suburb
- Burra Burra Rd/Pioneer Dr
- Kawana Dr/Pioneer Dr
- Kronk St/Calder Hwy
- McNamara Dr/Calder Hwy
- Rathbones Lane/Monsants 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
33 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 bakeries · 4 swimming pools · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Decent local green space — 4 parks in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 30 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 72/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.18
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.74
Food & drink(1)
- Bakehouse BlitzBakery
Shopping(2)
- Maiden Gully IGASupermarket
Community(2)
- Maiden Gully Marist Cricket ClubCommunity centre
Beckhams Road, Maiden Gully
- Maiden Gully Primary SchoolSchool
10 Carolyn Way
Health & services(1)
- UFSPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(8)
- Maiden Gully Recreation ReservePark
- Park
- Maiden Gully OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (4)
Transport(14)
14 bus stops
Other(4)
- Maiden Gully Fire StationFire station
- Parking (3)
- Maiden Gully Post OfficePost office
- Public toilets
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
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Maiden Gully Bushland ReserveNature reserve
- Maiden Gully Community ParkPark
- Maiden Gully Recreation ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Bendigo Day Surgery (4.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- UFSPharmacy
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)
- 196
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 34.4
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).
68 planning-related records
2021· 27 proposals
August 2021
- Construction of dwelling (Amended plans for design changes to driveway)44 PIONEER DRIVE MAIDEN GULLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 lot subdivision9 RATHBONES LANE MAIDEN GULLY 3551NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a dwelling on each of the 14 lots134 EDWARDS ROAD MAIDEN GULLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 Lot subdivision and variation to a covenant to modify the building envelope area51A MONSANTS ROAD MAIDEN GULLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Storage Shed10 CAROLYN WAY MAIDEN GULLY 3551No permit required
- Construction of a Dwelling15A HIGGINS HILL DRIVE MAIDEN GULLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- 3 lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation1 STEPHEN COURT MAIDEN GULLY 3551NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Construction of a dwelling, outbuilding and removal of native vegetation5 COLEMAN CLOSE MAIDEN GULLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivide land into 2 lots and removal of native vegetation27 HIGGINS HILL DRIVE MAIDEN GULLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a shed176 EDWARDS ROAD MAIDEN GULLY 3551No permit required
- Removal of native vegetation within the road reserveALLIES ROAD MAIDEN GULLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- 160 lot Subdivision in 7 stages (Amend building envelope for 84 Pioneer Drive)8 HASTINGS DRIVE MAIDEN GULLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding (Amended plans for design changes)119 PIONEER DRIVE MAIDEN GULLY 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The use of the premises for a place of assembly (function centre) with associate liquor licence and building and works (Amended Plans)46 Hermitage RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct a building and carry out works (stage 4 of Marist College development) (Amend Conditions 2 and 3)39 PATAS ROAD MAIDEN GULLY 3551In progress
May 2021
- 2 lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation66 Monsants RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of extension to existing dwelling (Amend the approved FFL)3 Syrah CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding (amended plans for window alteration)119 Pioneer DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Buildings and Works to Construct a Portable Classroom and Bike Shed39 Patas RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of warehouse including workshop and office facilities, associated car parking, and removal of native vegetation230-236 Marong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Two lot subdivision (Boundary realignment); and removal and creation of easement638 Calder HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for a dwelling122 Albert StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Construction of a dwelling (relocate rainwater tank)12A Pioneer DriveWithdrawn
- Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding119 Pioneer DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of dwelling (Amended plans to allow change from brick to tilt panel and external cladding alterations)44 Pioneer DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of outbuilding18 Bracewell StreetLapsed
- 11 lot subdivision, construction of dwellings and fencing in land subject to inundation overlay, removal of native vegetation and creation of a reserve and easement (Amended plan for additonal tree to be removed)51 Monsants RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 13 proposals
December 2020
- 97 lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation646 CALDER HIGHWAY MAIDEN GULLY 3551In progress
- Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)10 Emmaline DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of six (6) bus shelters39 Patas RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- 61 lot staged subdivision of land, removal of native vegetation, construction of fences and create access to a Road Zone 1708 CALDER HIGHWAY MAIDEN GULLY 3551In progress
October 2020
- Staged subdivision of land into 44 lots, removal of native vegetation, construction of fences and subdivision of land adjacent to a Road Zone Category 1680 CALDER HIGHWAY MAIDEN GULLY 3551In progress
- Construction of a dwelling12A Pioneer DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of native vegetation122 Albert StreetNo permit required
- Amend the existing building envelope to construct a shed117 Pioneer DriveWithdrawn
- Extension to existing dwelling43 Bracewell StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Construction of an outbuilding and removal of non-native vegetation469 Olympic ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling430-432 Olympic ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling and shed4A Clay Gully CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation15 Rathbones LanePermit 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
1 active roadworks / incidents
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 17/03/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Weekends 3:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CALDER HIGHWAY, HERMITAGE ROAD16 Mar 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- SPARGOS PYRITES GOLD WORKSNH1360
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 5.8 km away).
Coalition 52.4%Labor 47.6%
3.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +47.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Maiden GullyLabor 40.4% · Coalition 59.6% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Golden Square SouthLabor 63.3% · Coalition 36.7% TPP (2025)3.7 km away
- Kangaroo FlatLabor 50.4% · Coalition 49.6% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
- Long GullyLabor 66.0% · Coalition 34.0% TPP (2025)4.5 km away
- California GullyLabor 56.5% · Coalition 43.5% TPP (2025)4.6 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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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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