City of Greater Bendigo
Long Gully
Long Gully at a glance
Median house
$480,000
Median unit
$411,500
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
3,420
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Long Gully.
Long Gully (3550) sits in the Greater Bendigo region of Victoria. The median house here is $480,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Long Gully has roughly 3,420 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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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What it’s like to live here.
Long Gully scores 2/100 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 Long Gully's population at 3,420, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,420
Median age
38
Family households
59%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $480,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $411,500, roughly 14% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $96,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Long Gully on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$480,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $411,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
$480,000
$411,500
3,420
Median age: 38
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.09% (median rent $285/wk against a $480,000 price tag). Units yield 3.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 43% 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 20263.09%
Based on $480,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.16%
Based on $411,500 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 202654%
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.
543
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Long Gully.
Local schools for Long Gully
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
California Gully Primary School
Lightning Reef Primary School
Bendigo 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 Long Gully.
- What is the median house price in Long Gully?
- The median house price in Long Gully, VIC 3550 is $480,000. The median unit price is $411,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Long Gully postcode?
- Long Gully is in the 3550 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- What is the average rent in Long Gully?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Long Gully?
- There are 20 schools serving Long Gully on this page, including California Gully Primary School, Lightning Reef Primary School, St Peter's School.
- How walkable is Long Gully?
- Long Gully has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Long Gully?
- Long Gully is close to California Gully, Sandhurst East, West Bendigo, Ironbark, North Bendigo.
- What is the population of Long Gully?
- Long Gully has approximately 3,420 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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