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VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

Myers Flat, 3556

Est. population · Jun 2025

560

Growth (1 yr)

+2.6%

Growth (5 yr)

+13.8%

Median age

50

Median income

$1,525/wk

Employment rate

57.9%

Languages at home

2.7%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

40.6/100
Average

726th in VIC

Verified 62% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • High desirability
What Myers Flat is known for: Green suburb, National parks, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Greater Bendigo Council, Myers Flat keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Homes are neither a bargain nor a premium buy against the wider market.

Reported crime has been falling recently. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.

Desirability sits around average overall, with community and employment, plus growth momentum the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Myers Flat snapshot

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

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

$475/wk

Population (ERP)

560

+2.6% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

8.6%

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

#112

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

9th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

92nd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

4/10

national SEIFA decile

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
40.6/100 — Average
National rank
3648th in Australia
State rank
726th in VIC
Peer rank
#112 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#279 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
62%

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

560(June 2025)

+2.6% annual · +13.8% over 5 years · 92th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+2.6%
5-year growth
+13.8%
Change in 1 year
+14
Change in 5 years
+68
Growth rank in VIC
92th 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 (~600), extrapolated at +2.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
545
Median age
50
Median household income / week
$1,525
Dwelling vacancy
8.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
18 of 210
Median monthly mortgage
$1,344
Employment rate
57.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
182 / 0 / 0 (+ 6 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)
8
Against the person
2
Against property
5
Rate per 1,000 residents
14.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 272 residents
State safety percentile
9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-46.7%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault1
  • A231 Fv Common Assault1
  • B11 Cause Damage By Fire1
  • B21 Criminal Damage1
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle1

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
0/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Other(1)
  • Marong H8A Bushland ReserveNature Reserve

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Marong H8A Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
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 Day Surgery (9.4 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)
21
Participants per 1,000 residents
37.5

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).

18 planning-related records

2021· 8 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construction of an Outbuilding
    35 GODDARDS ROAD MYERS FLAT 3556No permit required

  • May 2021

  • Use and development of land for a dwelling (to allow for changes to hose and tank location)
    428 Forest DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding (amendment to shed size 15.18m X 9.994m)
    69 Williams RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of a shed
    38 Karinyah DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Construction of outbuilding
    53 Williams RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works (external hardscape and sculptural works)
    25 Sandhurst Town RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding
    69 Williams RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a power house shed
    25 SANDHURST TOWN ROAD MYERS FLAT 3556Withdrawn
2020· 10 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Extension to existing dwelling and associated works
    180 Sandhurst Town RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Extension to existing residence
    105 Williams RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Use and development of land for a dwelling
    428 Forest DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of an outbuilding
    10 Karinyah DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and works for an extension to a dwelling
    317 Quinns RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Replacement of existing shed
    118 Williams RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Construction of carport
    120 Williams RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling and outbuilding
    107 Williams RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding and removal of native vegetation
    115 Williams RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Construction of an outbuilding
    115 Williams RoadWithdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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 8.5 km away).

Coalition 51.4%Labor 48.6%

2.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +48.6 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • WoodvaleLabor 48.7% · Coalition 51.3% TPP (2025)4.7 km away
  • Sailors GullyLabor 51.9% · Coalition 48.1% TPP (2025)5.3 km away
  • MarongLabor 37.5% · Coalition 62.5% TPP (2025)5.4 km away
  • Maiden GullyLabor 40.4% · Coalition 59.6% TPP (2025)5.5 km away
  • EaglehawkLabor 49.0% · Coalition 51.0% TPP (2025)7.2 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)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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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