Quarry Hill

VIC 3550 • Rest of VIC

2,365
Population (2021)
$44,876
Median Income
2.43 km²
Area
257m
Elevation
SuburbanFamily-FriendlyHistoricRegional CentreAffordable

About Quarry Hill

Quarry Hill is a residential suburb of Bendigo in central Victoria, located approximately 3 kilometres south of the Bendigo city centre. With a population of around 2,365, it sits at an elevation of 257 metres and covers a compact area of 2.4 square kilometres. The suburb is part of the City of Greater Bendigo and has a mix of established homes and newer developments, with a history tied to the goldfields era.

Residents benefit from proximity to Bendigo's city centre while enjoying a quieter suburban setting. The suburb is home to several schools, parks, and sporting facilities. Quarry Hill offers convenient access to Bendigo's major shopping precincts, the Bendigo Art Gallery, and numerous heritage attractions. It appeals to families and professionals who want to live close to Bendigo's amenities without being in the heart of the city. The suburb has good public transport connections via local bus routes to Bendigo Station.

Quarry 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

State
Postcode
3550
Urban Area
East Bendigo
Federal Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.78°, 144.28°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
2.43 km²
Elevation
257m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bendigo
3 km
35 min

Bus Services

  • 64 — Bendigo Station - Golden Square via Quarry Hill 10 min to station
  • 62 — Bendigo Station - Eaglehawk 12 min to station
  • 65 — Bendigo local routes 10 min to station

Commute to Bendigo CBD

Distance
3 km
By Train
N/A (walk or bus to station)
By Bus
10-12 min
By Car (Peak)
8 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 min

🛣️ Melbourne is ~150 km; V/Line train from Bendigo Station takes ~2 hours

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Close enough to Bendigo CBD for some walking errands; local shops and schools within reach

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$298
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,417
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,339
Census 2021
2,365
1.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,532
Income 2021
$44,876
16.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,079
Born Overseas 220

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 41
  • 2. New Zealand 22
  • 3. Philippines 15
  • 4. India 13
  • 5. Scotland 11
  • 6. Malaysia 9
  • 7. Sri Lanka 9
  • 8. Nepal 8
  • 9. Bangladesh 7
  • 10. Hong Kong 7
  • 11. China 6
  • 12. Germany 6
  • 13. South Africa 5
  • 14. Cambodia 4
  • 15. France 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,102
Australian 845
Irish 478
Scottish 343
German 147
Italian 109
Dutch 44
Chinese 42
Australian Aboriginal 41
Filipino 21

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,786
Both parents born in Australia
282
Both parents born overseas
236
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.5%
Christianity
41.6%
Buddhism
1.6%
Islam
0.7%
Hinduism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
118 (5.0%)
5-14 years
301 (12.7%)
15-19 years
139 (5.9%)
20-24 years
175 (7.4%)
25-34 years
289 (12.2%)
35-44 years
283 (12.0%)
45-54 years
329 (13.9%)
55-64 years
339 (14.3%)
65-74 years
243 (10.3%)
75-84 years
110 (4.7%)
85+ years
35 (1.5%)

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