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Victoria · Postcode 3551
Maiden Gully postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 136 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Maiden Gully at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Maiden Gully ranks: household income is in the top 25% of VIC suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Maiden Gully vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Maiden Gully | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,209 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $380 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,690 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 37 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% -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.
Maiden Gully is a locality 136 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3551. It falls within the Shepparton region. The local government area is Greater Bendigo.
According to the 2021 Census, Maiden Gully has a population of 5,407 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $2,209, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 78 (1.4% of residents).
Housing in Maiden Gully includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,690, with 1,712 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Maiden Gully scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Maiden Gully include Marist College Bendigo and Maiden Gully Primary School.
Maiden Gully is part of the Campaspe statistical area in Victoria.
Maiden Gully details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3551 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 5,407 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,209/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $897/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,690 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 40.1 km² |
| Population Density | 135/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,712 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 78 (1.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -36.743 |
| Longitude | 144.209 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 136 km |
| Region (SA4) | Shepparton |
| Area (SA3) | Campaspe |
| Local Government | Greater Bendigo |
| Federal Electorate | Bendigo |
| State Electorate | Ripon (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,336 (24.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 643 (11.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,320 (24.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,387 (25.7%) |
| 65+ years | 714 (13.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 580 (10.7%) |
| Arthritis | 475 (8.8%) |
| Diabetes | 198 (3.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 182 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 169 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 65 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 16 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 11 (0.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 238 (14.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 806 (47.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 643 (37.9%) |
Schools in Maiden Gully
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Maiden Gully. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Maiden Gully
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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.