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Leichardt

VIC 3516 • Victoria

167
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
74.63 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricHeritageQuietAgricultural
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About Leichardt

Leichardt is a small rural locality straddling the City of Greater Bendigo and the Shire of Loddon in central Victoria, situated approximately 35 to 40 kilometres north-west of the Bendigo city centre. Spanning a substantial 75 square kilometres of semi-arid farmland and bushland, the locality recorded a population of 167 at the 2021 Census. Leichardt takes its name from the renowned 19th-century explorer Ludwig Leichhardt, and the area carries a long history tied to Victoria's gold rush era, with the Leichardt goldfield listed among the historic Bendigo district mining sites.

The locality's history includes a community school that opened in 1874 and operated until its closure in 1993 — a testament to over a century of rural settlement. Today, Leichardt is characterised by open farming land, sparse settlement, and the quiet landscapes of central Victoria's goldfields country. Bendigo, one of Victoria's largest and most vibrant regional cities, is within reach and offers residents access to healthcare, education, arts, retail, and V/Line rail connections to Melbourne.

Leichardt falls under postcode 3516 and is governed by the Loddon Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3516
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Loddon
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.61°, 144.04°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
74.63 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3516

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3516 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$55,745
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$66,976

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3516; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bendigo Station
38 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Bendigo N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
165 km
By Train
V/Line from Bendigo to Melbourne Southern Cross (approx. 1.5–2 hrs from Bendigo station; ~35–40 min drive to station)
By Car (Peak)
2–2.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.75–2 hrs

🛣️ Calder Highway connects the broader area to Melbourne. Bendigo is the nearest major service hub and rail connection.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for absolutely all needs in this remote rural locality; no services exist locally.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
167
▲ 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 Leichardt. 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

What is Leichardt known for? +

Leichardt is known for its connection to Victoria's gold rush history — the Leichardt goldfield is one of the historic mining sites in the Bendigo district. The locality is also noted for being named after the famous 19th-century Australian explorer Ludwig Leichhardt, and for its long-running community school which operated from 1874 to 1993.

How far is Leichardt from Bendigo? +

Leichardt is approximately 35 to 40 kilometres north-west of the Bendigo city centre, roughly a 35 to 45 minute drive. Melbourne is around 165 kilometres to the south-east, approximately 2 hours by car.

Does Leichardt have public transport? +

There is no public transport service in Leichardt. The nearest V/Line train station is in Bendigo, approximately 35 to 40 kilometres away, with regular services to Melbourne Southern Cross. A car is essential for all travel from the locality.

What is the population of Leichardt? +

According to the 2021 Census, Leichardt has a population of 167 residents across a substantial 75 square kilometres of rural and bushland in central Victoria.

Is Leichardt a good place to live? +

Leichardt offers remote rural living in central Victoria's historic goldfields landscape, suited to those who value space, quiet, and a connection to Australia's rural heritage. Bendigo's services, culture, and transport links are within driving distance, making the area practical for those who don't require daily urban access.

What is the postcode for Leichardt? +

The postcode for Leichardt is 3516, shared with other rural localities in the Loddon–Bendigo area of central Victoria.

Is Leichardt a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Leichardt 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.