City of Greater Bendigo

Avonmore

VIC3559

Avonmore at a glance

Population

42

Median age 58

The brief

What to know about Avonmore.

The postcode for Avonmore is 3559 (VIC).

Avonmore (3559) sits in the Greater Bendigo region of Victoria.

Avonmore has roughly 42 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Avonmore's population at 42, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

42

Median age

58

Family households

71%

Lone person

18%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$200/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$295/wk

Owner occupied

82%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

42

Median age: 58

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

3

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences3 (100.0%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Avonmore.

Local schools for Avonmore

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Government School Catchment

Elmore Primary School

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Goornong Primary School

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Huntly Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

422 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

29.8°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

3.7°C

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Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Avonmore.

What is the Avonmore postcode?
Avonmore is in the 3559 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
Where is Avonmore?
Avonmore is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3559, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
What is the average rent in Avonmore?
The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $295.
What schools are in Avonmore?
There are 20 schools serving Avonmore on this page, including Elmore Primary School, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary, Goornong Primary School.
What suburbs are near Avonmore?
Avonmore is close to Mayreef, Elmore, Runnymede, Runnymede, Burnewang.
What is the population of Avonmore?
The population of Avonmore is approximately 42 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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