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Sailors Gully

VIC 3556 • Victoria

743
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
4.14 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Semi-RuralHistoricAffordableCommuter BeltEstablished
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About Sailors Gully

Sailors Gully is a residential locality in the City of Greater Bendigo, located approximately 8.5 kilometres north-west of the Bendigo city centre in north central Victoria. The suburb has a population of 743 residents and sits within the greater Bendigo metropolitan area, offering a semi-rural fringe character compared to Bendigo's inner suburbs. The area has a notable gold rush history, with gold first discovered at Sailors Gully in 1852, reportedly by sailors who had abandoned their ships to seek fortune on the Victorian goldfields.

Residents of Sailors Gully enjoy the space and affordability of an outer suburb while remaining connected to the amenities of regional Victoria's second-largest city, Bendigo. The suburb is primarily residential with a mix of established homes on generous blocks, and most day-to-day services are accessed in nearby Bendigo. Bendigo offers a rich cultural scene including the Bendigo Art Gallery, Central Deborah Gold Mine, and a thriving food and café culture, all accessible by a short drive or bus connection from Sailors Gully.

Sailors Gully falls under postcode 3556 and is governed by the Greater Bendigo 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
3556
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Bendigo
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.66°, 144.18°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
4.14 km²
Population Density
180 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Sailors Gully for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$460K
5 sales · ▼ 8% YoY

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 3556

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3556, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$44,547
Median 2023–24
$52,855
▲ 18.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,828

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3556; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bendigo Station
9 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Bendigo Transit local services — Bendigo CBD 20-30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
155 km
By Train
V/Line from Bendigo Station to Melbourne Southern Cross, approx. 90-100 min
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Drive or bus to Bendigo Station (~9 km) for V/Line train; Calder Highway is the main arterial to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable local commercial centre; residents rely on a car for nearly all daily errands and shopping

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
743
▲ 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 Sailors 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 Sailors Gully known for? +

Sailors Gully is known for its gold rush heritage, with gold first discovered there in 1852, reportedly by sailors who had abandoned ships and headed to the Victorian goldfields. The locality takes its name from this history and retains a quiet, outer-suburban character on the northern fringe of Bendigo.

How far is Sailors Gully from Melbourne? +

Sailors Gully is approximately 155 kilometres north of Melbourne, with the drive typically taking around 1.5 to 2 hours via the Calder Highway. Residents can also take V/Line train services from Bendigo Station to Melbourne Southern Cross in around 90 to 100 minutes.

Does Sailors Gully have public transport? +

Sailors Gully is served by Bendigo Transit local bus services connecting it to the Bendigo city centre. The nearest train station is Bendigo Station, approximately 9 kilometres away, offering V/Line regional rail services to Melbourne and other destinations.

What is the population of Sailors Gully? +

According to the 2021 Census, Sailors Gully has a population of 743 residents. It is a small outer suburb within the City of Greater Bendigo local government area.

Is Sailors Gully a good place to live? +

Sailors Gully suits those seeking affordable, spacious living on the outer edge of Bendigo with access to the regional city's amenities. It is best suited to those comfortable with a car-dependent lifestyle and who value space and quiet surroundings over walkability.

What is the postcode for Sailors Gully? +

The postcode for Sailors Gully, VIC is 3556.

What is the median house price in Sailors Gully? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $460,000, down 8% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

Is Sailors Gully a safe area? +

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