Loddon Shire Council
Eaglehawk
Eaglehawk at a glance
Median house
$580,000
Median unit
$423,000
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
5,538
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Eaglehawk.
Eaglehawk (3556) sits in the Loddon region of Victoria. The median house here is $580,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Eaglehawk has roughly 5,538 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Eaglehawk scores 12/100 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 7 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Eaglehawk's population at 5,538, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,538
Median age
43
Family households
61%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $580,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $423,000, roughly 27% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $116,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Eaglehawk on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$580,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $423,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$580,000
$423,000
5,538
Median age: 43
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.51% (median rent $280/wk against a $580,000 price tag). Units yield 3.26% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (29%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.51%
Based on $580,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.26%
Based on $423,000 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 202668%
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.
365
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.
12
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Eaglehawk.
Local schools for Eaglehawk
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Eaglehawk Primary School
Eaglehawk Secondary College
Eaglehawk North 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 Eaglehawk.
- What is the median house price in Eaglehawk?
- The median house price in Eaglehawk, VIC 3556 is $580,000. The median unit price is $423,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Eaglehawk postcode?
- Eaglehawk is in the 3556 postcode, in VIC, in the Loddon Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Eaglehawk?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in Eaglehawk?
- There are 20 schools serving Eaglehawk on this page, including Eaglehawk Primary School, St Liborius' School, Eaglehawk Secondary College.
- How walkable is Eaglehawk?
- Eaglehawk has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Eaglehawk?
- Eaglehawk is close to California Gully, Sandhurst East, Sailors Gully, Long Gully, Eaglehawk North.
- What is the population of Eaglehawk?
- Eaglehawk has approximately 5,538 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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