Runnymede
VIC 3558 • Victoria
About Runnymede
Runnymede is a rural locality in central Victoria, situated approximately 30 kilometres north-east of Bendigo in the Greater Bendigo City Council area. Covering around 123 square kilometres, the locality is set in the open farming country of the Bendigo region, where dryland cropping, sheep, and beef cattle grazing characterise the agricultural landscape. With a population of around 64 residents, Runnymede is a quiet farming community within the broader Bendigo region, one of Victoria's major inland urban centres.
Bendigo, one of Victoria's largest regional cities, is accessible to the south-west and provides a comprehensive range of services including a major hospital, university, excellent schools, shopping centres, and cultural institutions such as the Bendigo Art Gallery. The surrounding region is part of Victoria's goldfields, with the historic character of the landscape adding interest for residents and visitors alike. Runnymede suits farming families who value the open rural lifestyle of the Bendigo hinterland while having easy access to one of regional Victoria's best-serviced cities.
Runnymede falls under postcode 3558 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Calder Freeway (M79) provides main route from Bendigo to Melbourne
Runnymede is a farming locality with no local services; a car is essential, with Bendigo as the nearest city providing full services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Michie Street
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32 Jeffrey Street