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Arnold

VIC 3551 • Victoria

56
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
49.49 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarmingHistoricAffordableGoldfields
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About Arnold

Arnold is a small rural locality in Victoria's Shire of Loddon, situated along the Bridgewater–Dunolly Road approximately 37 kilometres west of Bendigo. The area was originally known as Kangadaar before being renamed after the privately owned Arnold Bridge that once spanned the local creek crossing. Covering roughly 49 square kilometres of agricultural land, Arnold recorded 56 residents at the 2021 census, with a median household income of around $49,800 per year.

The locality is set in gently undulating farming country, with dryland cropping and livestock grazing the dominant land uses. The historic goldfields town of Dunolly (~10 km) provides basic services including a general store, primary school and community facilities, while Bendigo (~37 km east) offers the full range of regional city amenities including hospitals, secondary schools and a V/Line rail hub. Arnold offers a peaceful, affordable rural lifestyle within reasonable commuting distance of Bendigo.

Arnold falls under postcode 3551 and is governed by the Loddon Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3551
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Loddon
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.78°, 144.46°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
49.49 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3551

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3551, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,802
Median 2023–24
$60,155
▲ 20.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$71,144

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3551; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bendigo Station
37 km
Drive only

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
175 km
By Train
Drive to Bendigo, then V/Line ~2 hrs to Southern Cross Station
By Car (Peak)
Approx 2 hrs via Calder Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Dunolly (~10 km) is the nearest town with basic services. Bendigo (~37 km) is the nearest regional city with rail access.

Walkability Car Dependent

A small rural locality with no public transport. A car is needed for all shopping and services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
56
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Loddon Local Government Area, which contains Arnold. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
321.7 / 100k
2yr Up 55.8% 10yr Down 28.5%
Motor vehicle theft
244.5 / 100k
2yr Up 57.8% 10yr Up 269.5%
Non-FV assault
308.8 / 100k
2yr Up 117.5% 10yr Up 22.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
386 / 100k
2yr Up 99.4% 10yr Up 32.6%
View all offence subgroups for Loddon →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Arnold VIC located? +

Arnold is a rural locality in Victoria's Shire of Loddon, approximately 37 km west of Bendigo along the Bridgewater–Dunolly Road.

How did Arnold VIC get its name? +

Arnold was originally known as Kangadaar and was renamed after the Arnold Bridge, a privately owned toll bridge that crossed the local creek. The name has been in use since the goldfields era.

What is the nearest town to Arnold VIC? +

The nearest town is Dunolly, approximately 10 km away, which has a general store, primary school and community facilities. Bendigo (~37 km east) is the nearest regional city.

Is Arnold VIC close to Bendigo? +

Yes — Arnold is about 37 km west of Bendigo, making it approximately a 35-minute drive to access Bendigo's full range of services, including the V/Line railway to Melbourne.

Is Arnold a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Arnold is part of the Loddon LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Arnold? +

Arnold had a population of 56 at the 2021 Census.