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Arnold

VIC 3551 • Victoria

56
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
49.49 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarmingHistoricAffordableGoldfields

About Arnold

Arnold is a small rural locality in Victoria's Shire of Loddon, situated along the Bridgewater–Dunolly Road approximately 37 kilometres west of Bendigo. The area was originally known as Kangadaar before being renamed after the privately owned Arnold Bridge that once spanned the local creek crossing. Covering roughly 49 square kilometres of agricultural land, Arnold recorded 56 residents at the 2021 census, with a median household income of around $49,800 per year.

The locality is set in gently undulating farming country, with dryland cropping and livestock grazing the dominant land uses. The historic goldfields town of Dunolly (~10 km) provides basic services including a general store, primary school and community facilities, while Bendigo (~37 km east) offers the full range of regional city amenities including hospitals, secondary schools and a V/Line rail hub. Arnold offers a peaceful, affordable rural lifestyle within reasonable commuting distance of Bendigo.

Arnold falls under postcode 3551 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3551
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.78°, 144.46°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
49.49 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bendigo Station
37 km
Drive only

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
175 km
By Train
Drive to Bendigo, then V/Line ~2 hrs to Southern Cross Station
By Car (Peak)
Approx 2 hrs via Calder Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Dunolly (~10 km) is the nearest town with basic services. Bendigo (~37 km) is the nearest regional city with rail access.

Walkability Car Dependent

A small rural locality with no public transport. A car is needed for all shopping and services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
56
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Arnold VIC located? +

Arnold is a rural locality in Victoria's Shire of Loddon, approximately 37 km west of Bendigo along the Bridgewater–Dunolly Road.

How did Arnold VIC get its name? +

Arnold was originally known as Kangadaar and was renamed after the Arnold Bridge, a privately owned toll bridge that crossed the local creek. The name has been in use since the goldfields era.

What is the nearest town to Arnold VIC? +

The nearest town is Dunolly, approximately 10 km away, which has a general store, primary school and community facilities. Bendigo (~37 km east) is the nearest regional city.

Is Arnold VIC close to Bendigo? +

Yes — Arnold is about 37 km west of Bendigo, making it approximately a 35-minute drive to access Bendigo's full range of services, including the V/Line railway to Melbourne.