VIC3555· Pop. 213Greater Bendigo

GOLDEN GULLY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

52

Liveability score

46

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$574,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

2.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

7.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.5%

modelled estimate

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GOLDEN GULLY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$290/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.55%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$380k
2021
$465k
2022
$535k
2023
$500k
2025
$574k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

GOLDEN GULLY is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 2.6% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 7.1% — outperforming state average
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,238/wk

$50k taxable p.a.

Renters

30.6%

66.5% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.6%

Population growth

+1.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

73%

13% apartments

Degree qualified

33.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

700 m²

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

131.6 km

Regional

Days on market

50 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

57.0%

Balanced market

Walkability

24 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

126.0 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

815/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3555

🏫5 Primary🎓1 Secondary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

St Monica's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1032(61%)
284 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls14% top SEA quarter

Big Hill Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 980(38%)
221 students16:1 student–teacher41% girls11% top SEA quarter

Golden Square Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 967(32%)
262 students11:1 student–teacher55% girls8% top SEA quarter

Specimen Hill Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 934(19%)
234 students12:1 student–teacher43% girls7% top SEA quarter

Kangaroo Flat Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 908(12%)
313 students11:1 student–teacher51% girls4% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-10 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 966(31%)
925 students13:1 student–teacher43% girls6% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Bendigo Special Developmental School

Government · Yrs U · Inner Regional

ICSEA 940(21%)
167 students4:1 student–teacher28% girls9% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
90/ 100

4.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
961ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
30/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 6 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

28

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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