Flora Hill
VIC 3550 • Rest of VIC
About Flora Hill
Flora Hill is a residential suburb of Bendigo, Victoria, located approximately 3 kilometres south-east of Bendigo's central business district within the City of Greater Bendigo local government area. With a population of 3,989 and a median age of just 32, the suburb has a notably youthful character, shaped significantly by the presence of the La Trobe University Bendigo Campus and Bendigo South East College. Sitting at an elevation of 264 metres and covering around 2.9 square kilometres, Flora Hill offers a mix of established housing, student accommodation, and quiet suburban streets.
Education is the defining feature of Flora Hill's identity, with La Trobe University's Bendigo Campus attracting students and academic staff from across regional Victoria and beyond. A modest local shopping strip provides everyday conveniences, while Bendigo's broader offerings — including the Bendigo Art Gallery, the Victoria Hill Goldfields Reserve, and a thriving café scene — are just minutes away. The suburb's strong student presence creates a lively, affordable rental market, and the predominantly Anglo-Australian community is complemented by a growing international student population, making Flora Hill a dynamic and welcoming inner-regional suburb.
Flora Hill falls under postcode 3550 and is governed by Greater Bendigo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bendigo East (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Bendigo Transit local routes — Bendigo CBD and surrounding suburbs 10-15 min to Bendigo CBD
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Bendigo is a major regional city; most amenities available locally
Local shops and the La Trobe University campus are reachable on foot; a car is needed for most larger shopping or hospital visits
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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91 Creek Street
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Crook Street
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Old Violet Street
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Rosalind Street
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Gaol Road
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164 Barkly Street
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Barkly Street (Coolock Campus)
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Reserve Street
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105 Mackenzie Street
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Nolan Street
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Inglewood Street
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Curtin Street
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25 Peel Street
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6 Kairn Road
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Crook Street
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556 Napier Street
Housing 2021 Census
47 state housing + 29 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 57
- 2. India 50
- 3. Malaysia 33
- 4. Thailand 29
- 5. New Zealand 27
- 6. China 23
- 7. Sri Lanka 18
- 8. Philippines 16
- 9. South Africa 16
- 10. Pakistan 12
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)