Loddon Shire Council
California Gully
California Gully at a glance
Median house
$515,000
Median unit
$350,000
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
4,476
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about California Gully.
California Gully (3556) sits in the Loddon region of Victoria. The median house here is $515,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
California Gully has roughly 4,476 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
California Gully scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put California Gully's population at 4,476, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,476
Median age
39
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $515,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $350,000, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $103,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps California Gully on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$515,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $350,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$251/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$515,000
$350,000
4,476
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.83% (median rent $280/wk against a $515,000 price tag). Units yield 3.73% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.83%
Based on $515,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.73%
Based on $350,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
356
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in California Gully.
Local schools for California Gully
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lightning Reef Primary School
Eaglehawk Secondary College
California Gully Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About California Gully.
- What is the median house price in California Gully?
- The median house price in California Gully, VIC 3556 is $515,000. The median unit price is $350,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the California Gully postcode?
- California Gully is in the 3556 postcode, in VIC, in the Loddon Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in California Gully?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $251.
- What schools are in California Gully?
- There are 20 schools serving California Gully on this page, including St Liborius' School, Lightning Reef Primary School, Eaglehawk Secondary College.
- How walkable is California Gully?
- California Gully has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near California Gully?
- California Gully is close to Sandhurst East, Long Gully, North Bendigo, Eaglehawk, Jackass Flat.
- What is the population of California Gully?
- California Gully has approximately 4,476 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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