Epsom
VIC 3551 • Rest of VIC
About Epsom
Epsom is a rapidly growing residential suburb on the northern fringe of Bendigo in central Victoria, approximately 150 kilometres northwest of Melbourne. The suburb has seen its population surge from around 4,300 in 2016 to over 5,000 by 2021, with a youthful median age of 32. Epsom is part of the Greater Bendigo municipality and features a mix of established homes and new housing estates that have driven its recent growth. The community is predominantly Australian-born, with Indian, Myanmar, and Thai-born residents among its growing multicultural population.
Epsom is anchored by the Epsom Village Shopping Centre and the Bendigo Marketplace, providing residents with comprehensive retail and dining options. The suburb is home to several schools and is close to La Trobe University's Bendigo campus and Bendigo TAFE. Families are drawn to the area's affordable housing, spacious blocks, and access to Bendigo's excellent sporting and cultural facilities. The nearby Bendigo Racecourse and White Hills Botanical Gardens add to the lifestyle appeal, making Epsom one of Bendigo's most popular growth corridors.
Epsom falls under postcode 3551 and is governed by the Greater Bendigo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bendigo, while state elections fall under the Bendigo East (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
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Property Prices June quarter 2025
Median sale prices in Epsom for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.
Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 3551
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3551, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
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.
Census personal income 2016 vs 2021
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Housing 2021 Census
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 51, 52 — Bendigo CBD via Epsom 15 min to Bendigo CBD
- 60 — Epsom to La Trobe University Bendigo 10 min
Commute to Bendigo
🛣️ Close to Bendigo CBD. V/Line trains to Melbourne Southern Cross take approximately 2 hours.
Walkable around the shopping precinct and older streets, but newer estates on the fringe require a car for most errands.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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149 Patons Road
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High Street
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Howard Street
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Brunel Street
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McIvor Highway
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McIvor Highway (La Valla Campus)
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Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Greater Bendigo Local Government Area, which contains Epsom. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 117
- 2. Myanmar 89
- 3. Thailand 79
- 4. England 61
- 5. New Zealand 41
- 6. Philippines 31
- 7. Bangladesh 17
- 8. Scotland 10
- 9. Italy 9
- 10. South Africa 9
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)