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Golden Gully

VIC 3555 • Victoria

213
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
3.22 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
HistoricAffordableSuburbanFamily-Friendly
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About Golden Gully

Golden Gully is a small residential locality within the City of Greater Bendigo in central Victoria, situated approximately 5 kilometres west of Bendigo's city centre. Covering just over 3 square kilometres, the locality takes its name from the gold rush era when prospectors worked the gullies of the Bendigo goldfields in the 1850s. With a population of around 213 residents, Golden Gully remains a quiet, low-density pocket on Bendigo's western fringe, offering affordable residential living close to the regional city's full range of services.

Residents of Golden Gully benefit from easy access to Bendigo's extensive amenities, with the CBD reachable in approximately seven minutes by car. The locality is close to local schools, sporting facilities, and medical services, with major shopping precincts along Napier Street and in central Bendigo. The area is popular with families and first home buyers seeking affordable properties within Bendigo's urban boundary, and its goldfields heritage is reflected in the surrounding landscape of historically mined gullies and bushland.

Golden Gully falls under postcode 3555 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 West (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3555
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Bendigo
Federal Electorate
Bendigo
State Electorate
Bendigo West (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.78°, 144.25°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
3.22 km²
Population Density
66 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3555

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3555, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,111
Median 2023–24
$53,462
▲ 18.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,536

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3555; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bendigo Railway Station
5 km
N/A (drive/bus)

Bus Services

  • Route 3 (Bendigo local bus) — Bendigo CBD / Kangaroo Flat 15-20 min to CBD

Commute to Bendigo CBD

Distance
5 km
By Train
Bus to Bendigo station, then V/Line to Melbourne Southern Cross (approx. 2 hr)
By Car (Peak)
7-12 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5-10 min

🛣️ Convenient access to Bendigo CBD via McIvor Road; Bendigo station connects to Melbourne via V/Line

Walkability Car-Dependent

Golden Gully is a low-density locality where most errands require a car, though Bendigo's amenities are a short drive away

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
213
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
329.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 33.1%
Motor vehicle theft
258.8 / 100k
2yr Up 62.3% 10yr Up 25.3%
Non-FV assault
400.8 / 100k
2yr Up 21.7% 10yr Up 66.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.7 / 100k
2yr Up 192.2% 10yr Up 32.1%
Steal from vehicle
636.9 / 100k
2yr Down 15.4% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Bendigo →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Golden Gully known for? +

Golden Gully takes its name from the gold rush era of the 1850s, when the gullies west of Bendigo were intensively worked by prospectors. Today it is a quiet residential locality known for affordable housing close to Bendigo's city centre.

How far is Golden Gully from Bendigo CBD? +

Golden Gully is approximately 5 kilometres west of Bendigo's city centre, a drive of around 7 to 12 minutes depending on traffic.

Does Golden Gully have public transport? +

Golden Gully is served by Bendigo's local bus network, with routes connecting to the city centre. Bendigo Railway Station, approximately 5 kilometres away, provides V/Line connections to Melbourne and regional Victoria.

What is the population of Golden Gully? +

According to the 2021 Census, Golden Gully has a population of approximately 213 residents across a small area of around 3.2 square kilometres.

Is Golden Gully a good place to live? +

Golden Gully offers an affordable entry point into Greater Bendigo's property market with convenient access to the city's schools, shops, and services. It suits families and first home buyers who want suburban space without being far from urban amenities.

What is the postcode for Golden Gully? +

The postcode for Golden Gully, VIC is 3555.

Is Golden Gully a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Golden Gully is part of the Greater Bendigo 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.