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Raywood

VIC 3570 • Victoria

329
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
174.31 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietAffordableCommuter Belt
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About Raywood

Raywood is a small rural town in central Victoria, located approximately 27 kilometres north of Bendigo and around 185 kilometres north of Melbourne, within the City of Greater Bendigo local government area. It covers some 174 square kilometres of agricultural land on the plains north of Bendigo, characterised by cereal cropping, sheep grazing, and scattered stands of box-ironbark woodland. The town has a population of around 329 residents and a strong farming heritage rooted in central Victoria's pastoral history.

Raywood has a close-knit community with a local primary school and sporting facilities that give the town a genuine rural character. The Calder Highway and Midland Highway provide accessible connections to Bendigo, which offers a vibrant regional city with excellent shopping, healthcare, arts facilities, and the Bendigo Hospital. Raywood represents an affordable option for those who value rural living while remaining within practical commuting distance of a major regional centre.

Raywood falls under postcode 3570 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 Bendigo East (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3570
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Loddon
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Bendigo East (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.52°, 144.28°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
174.31 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3570

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3570 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$49,977
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,241

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3570; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bendigo
27 km
N/A (drive only)

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Bendigo 30-40 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
185 km
By Train
Drive to Bendigo station (~30 min) then ~1 hr 50 min to Southern Cross via Bendigo Line
By Car (Peak)
2-2.5 hours via Calder Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hours via Calder Highway

🛣️ Bendigo is the main service hub ~27 km south; Calder Freeway gives a direct Melbourne connection

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A small farming town with minimal local services; a car is needed for groceries and most daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
329
▲ 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 Raywood. 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 Raywood known for? +

Raywood is known as a quiet, traditional farming town in central Victoria's Greater Bendigo region, surrounded by cereal cropping and grazing properties on the plains north of Bendigo. It has a close-knit community and reflects the agricultural heritage of the area.

How far is Raywood from Bendigo? +

Raywood is approximately 27 kilometres north of Bendigo, making it a drive of around 25 to 35 minutes via the Midland Highway. Bendigo provides a full range of regional city services, including hospitals, shopping, and universities.

Does Raywood have public transport? +

Raywood has limited public transport options. There is no train station in the town; the nearest is Bendigo, approximately 27 kilometres to the south, which is connected to Melbourne by the Bendigo Line. A car is the most practical way to access daily services.

What is the population of Raywood? +

Raywood has a population of around 329 residents, forming a small but established rural community within the City of Greater Bendigo local government area in central Victoria.

Is Raywood a good place to live? +

Raywood suits those who want affordable rural living within commuting reach of Bendigo's regional city amenities. It offers a peaceful farming community atmosphere, open landscapes, and a genuine country lifestyle, making it appealing to farming families and those seeking a quiet retreat from the city.

What is the postcode for Raywood? +

The postcode for Raywood is 3570.

Is Raywood a safe area? +

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