City of Greater Bendigo
Ironbark
Ironbark at a glance
Median house
$622,500
Median unit
$207,360
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
41.8k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Ironbark.
Ironbark (3550) sits in the Greater Bendigo region of Victoria. The median house here is $622,500, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Ironbark has roughly 41,839 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Ironbark scores 18/100 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, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ironbark's population at 41,839, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
41,839
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $622,500 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $207,360, roughly 67% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $125,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Ironbark on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$622,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $207,360.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$242/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$622,500
$207,360
41,839
Median age: 40
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.38% (median rent $285/wk against a $622,500 price tag). Units yield 6.07% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.38%
Based on $622,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.07%
Based on $207,360 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–
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.
87
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.
18
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ironbark.
Local schools for Ironbark
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bendigo Primary School
Camp Hill Primary School
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
© 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 Ironbark.
- What is the median house price in Ironbark?
- The median house price in Ironbark, VIC 3550 is $622,500. The median unit price is $207,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Ironbark postcode?
- Ironbark is in the 3550 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- What is the average rent in Ironbark?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $242.
- What schools are in Ironbark?
- There are 20 schools serving Ironbark on this page, including Bendigo Primary School, Catherine McAuley College, Girton Grammar School.
- How walkable is Ironbark?
- Ironbark has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ironbark?
- Ironbark is close to Bendigo Forward, Long Gully, West Bendigo, Bendigo, Golden Square.
- What is the population of Ironbark?
- Ironbark has approximately 41,839 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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