Mount Alexander Shire Council
Maiden Gully
Maiden Gully at a glance
Median house
$795,000
Median unit
$257,760
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
5,407
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Maiden Gully.
Maiden Gully (3551) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria. The median house here is $795,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Maiden Gully has roughly 5,407 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Maiden Gully scores 4/100 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maiden Gully's population at 5,407, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,407
Median age
37
Family households
87%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $795,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $257,760, roughly 68% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $159,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$795,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $257,760.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
$795,000
$257,760
5,407
Median age: 37
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.35% (median rent $360/wk against a $795,000 price tag). Units yield 7.67% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (7%), 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 20262.35%
Based on $795,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20267.67%
Based on $257,760 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 202692%
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.
110
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.
4
0
95
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Maiden Gully.
Local schools for Maiden Gully
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Government School Catchment
Maiden Gully Primary School
California Gully Primary School
Specimen Hill 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 Maiden Gully.
- What is the median house price in Maiden Gully?
- The median house price in Maiden Gully, VIC 3551 is $795,000. The median unit price is $257,760. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Maiden Gully postcode?
- Maiden Gully is in the 3551 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maiden Gully?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Maiden Gully?
- There are 20 schools serving Maiden Gully on this page, including Maiden Gully Primary School, Marist College Bendigo, California Gully Primary School.
- How walkable is Maiden Gully?
- Maiden Gully has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 95.
- What suburbs are near Maiden Gully?
- Maiden Gully is close to West Bendigo, Long Gully, Myers Flat, Specimen Hill, Golden Square.
- What is the population of Maiden Gully?
- Maiden Gully has approximately 5,407 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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