Golden Square Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Golden Square Compares
Golden Square vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Golden Square | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,344 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $295 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Golden Square is a locality 132 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3555. It falls within the Bendigo region. The local government area is Greater Bendigo.
According to the 2021 Census, Golden Square has a population of 9,220 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,344, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 229 (2.5% of residents).
Housing in Golden Square includes a median weekly rent of $295, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 3,752 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 64.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Golden Square scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Golden Square include Golden Square Primary School and Specimen Hill Primary School.
Golden Square is part of the Bendigo statistical area in Victoria.
Golden Square Details
| Postcode | 3555 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 9,220 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,344/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $721/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $295 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 8.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1086/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,752 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 229 (2.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -36.766667 |
| Longitude | 144.25 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 132 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bendigo |
| Area (SA3) | Bendigo |
| Local Government | Greater Bendigo |
| Federal Electorate | Bendigo |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,599 (17.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,019 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,567 (27.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,118 (23.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,919 (20.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,067 (11.6%) |
| Asthma | 970 (10.5%) |
| Diabetes | 466 (5.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 428 (4.6%) |
| Cancer | 322 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 215 (2.3%) |
| Dementia | 104 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 228 (6.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,452 (39.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,387 (37.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 632 (17.1%) |
Schools in Golden Square
Suburbs Near Golden Square
Same Postcode (3555)
More Golden Square Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.