VIC · Greater Bendigo Council
Long Gully, 3550
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Updated
Desirability score
- Affordable
- Transport
- Green space
- Regional town
- Shops
Suburb profile
Long Gully sits up in the Greater Bendigo hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play.
Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability and parks and green space.
Population
- Population
- 3,420
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $989
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 124 of 1,507
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,117
- Employment rate
- 43.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 149 / 85 / 25
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 566
- Against the person
- 129
- Against property
- 214
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 165.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 27 residents
- State safety percentile
- 87.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -19%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage72
- B49 Other Theft25
- C32 Drug Possession28
- E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer27
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order92
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Public transport
15 public transport stops in this suburb
- Creeth St/Eaglehawk Rd
- Havilah Rd/Eaglehawk Rd
- Holdsworth Rd/Eaglehawk Rd
- Jackson St/Eaglehawk Rd
- McGowan St/Eaglehawk Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
4 active roadworks / incidents
- Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EAGLEHAWK ROAD, JACKSON STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
- Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EAGLEHAWK ROAD, CUNNEEN STREET11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
- Council Works activities occurring between 12/06/2026 and 29/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CUNNEEN STREET, EAGLEHAWK ROAD11 Jun 2026 – 28 Jan 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 08/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CREETH STREET, EAGLEHAWK ROAD07 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
32 planning-related records
2021· 12 proposals
July 2021
- Construction of a carport2 WILLIAM STREET LONG GULLY 3550No permit required
- Subdivision to realign the common boundary between 2 lots5 BUCKLEY STREET LONG GULLY 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a verandah17-39 Jackson StreetNo permit required
- Construction of an outbuilding120 EAGLEHAWK ROAD LONG GULLY 3550Withdrawn
June 2021
- Extension of an existing building and waiver of parking5 WOOD STREET LONG GULLY 3550Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of an outbuilding148-150 Eaglehawk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Realignment of boundaries148-150 EAGLEHAWK ROAD LONG GULLY 3550Withdrawn
April 2021
- Buildings and Works (Extension to Existing Industrial Building)29-31 Craig StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Construction of a secondary dwelling125 Eaglehawk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Construction of a dwelling11 Buckie StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Advertising pylon sign162-172 Eaglehawk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding (Amended plans to change south boundary offset from 200 mm to 1 metre)25 Grant StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 20 proposals
December 2020
- Construction of a dwelling (Amended plans for design changes)354 Maiden Gully RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Development of the land for a dwelling3/15 Daniel StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for a dwelling2/15 Daniel StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Construction of a fence and a pool2-4 Creeth StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two dwellings on a lot28 Derwent DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 lot subdivision37 Moran StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding (Amended plans - change to setback for shed)25 Grant StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of existing building, construction of two storey building and associated car parking and creation of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1 (Amended plans to allow for design change)162-172 Eaglehawk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of dwelling and two carports14 Bolt StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- 3 lot subdivision of land (Amended Plans)4 Knape StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Amended plans to allow for design changes (relocation of alfresco area)3 Thompson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Alterations & extension to existing dwelling and construct a carport9 Duncan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 11 lot subdivision, removal of easement and create access to road within a Road Zone Category 196 Happy Valley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to existing office3/8 Wood StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- 3 lot subdivision and construction of 2 dwellings (Addition of permit condition)62 Bennett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding (Amended plans - design changes)25 Grant StreetWithdrawn
- Construction of a dependent persons unit42 Jackson StreetNo permit required
February 2020
- Use of land for food and drink premises, and reduction of car parking requirements10 Wilson StreetNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Extension to rear of building (patio)73-75 Havilah RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 4 lot subdivision52 Sparrowhawk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
23 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (3)
- Bicycle Parking
- Bendigo Showgrounds/Holmes RdBus stop
- Bray St/Buckley StBus stop
- Creeth St/Eaglehawk RdBus stop
- Cunneen St/Eaglehawk RdBus stop
- Daly St/Eaglehawk RdBus stop
- Havilah RoadBus stop
- Holdsworth Rd/Eaglehawk RdBus stop
- Holdsworth Rd/Sandhurst RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bundaleer ParkPark
- Casey Street PlayspacePark
- Derwent Drive ReservePark
- Havilah Road Recreation ReservePark
- Long Gully Creek Linear ReservePark
- Long Gully Recreation ReservePark
- McGowan Street Recreation ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Chemist WarehouseEaglehawk Roadpharmacy
- GP CareEaglehawk Roaddoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- PRIMARY SCHOOL NO. 2120NH0968
- UNITING CHURCH & SUNDAY SCHOOLNH1373
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Havilah Road PreschoolHavilah Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 41.6/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 46% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 3025th in Australia
- State rank
- 580th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #107 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #200 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- B21 Criminal Damagecrime72
- B49 Other Theftcrime25
- C32 Drug Possessioncrime28
- E13 Resist Or Hinder Officercrime27
- E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime92
- Havilah Road PreschoolchildcareHavilah Roadkindergarten
- PRIMARY SCHOOL NO. 2120heritageNH0968
- UNITING CHURCH & SUNDAY SCHOOLheritageNH1373
- Chemist WarehousehealthEaglehawk Roadpharmacy
- GP CarehealthEaglehawk Roaddoctor
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
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