City of Greater Bendigo
Flora Hill
Flora Hill at a glance
Median house
$634,000
Median unit
$460,500
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
3,989
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Flora Hill.
Flora Hill (3550) sits in the Greater Bendigo region of Victoria. The median house here is $634,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Flora Hill has roughly 3,989 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Flora Hill scores 16/100 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Flora Hill's population at 3,989, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (48% own, 50% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 34% lone person).
Population
3,989
Median age
32
Family households
58%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $634,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $460,500, roughly 27% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $127,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Flora Hill on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$634,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $460,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$475/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
50%
At a deeper level
$634,000
$460,500
3,989
Median age: 32
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.90% (median rent $475/wk against a $634,000 price tag). Units yield 4.29% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 50% 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 20263.90%
Based on $634,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.29%
Based on $460,500 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 202648%
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.
221
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.
16
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Flora Hill.
Local schools for Flora Hill
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College
Quarry Hill Primary School
Kennington 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 Flora Hill.
- What is the median house price in Flora Hill?
- The median house price in Flora Hill, VIC 3550 is $634,000. The median unit price is $460,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Flora Hill postcode?
- Flora Hill is in the 3550 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- What is the average rent in Flora Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $475, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Flora Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Flora Hill on this page, including Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College, Quarry Hill Primary School, St Therese's School.
- How walkable is Flora Hill?
- Flora Hill has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Flora Hill?
- Flora Hill is close to Bendigo South, Kennington, Quarry Hill, Spring Gully, Bendigo.
- What is the population of Flora Hill?
- Flora Hill has approximately 3,989 residents. The median age is 32.
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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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