Elmore
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Elmore, VIC 3558.
About Elmore
Welcome to Elmore
Elmore is a small farming town in central Victoria, on the Campaspe River roughly midway between Bendigo and Rochester, about 30 kilometres north-east of Bendigo along the Northern Highway. It's the kind of place where the town centre is a handful of streets, the surrounding country is given over to cropping and grazing, and life moves at a noticeably slower pace than in the regional cities nearby.
With a population of 847 and a median age of 52, Elmore is an established rural community rather than a growth suburb, and it tends to suit people looking for space, quiet and a genuine country lifestyle over convenience and choice. It's a fit for retirees, farming families and anyone keen to trade commuting time for a bigger block and a slower rhythm of life.
Lifestyle & dining
Elmore's social life centres on the usual institutions of a small Victorian country town: the pub, the recreation reserve, the CWA and the churches. The annual Elmore Field Days, held on a large permanent site just outside town, is by far the district's biggest event, drawing visitors from across the state and putting Elmore on the map for a few days each year. Outside of that, dining and entertainment options are modest and local, and most residents head into Bendigo or Rochester for a wider range of cafes, restaurants and nightlife.
Schools & families
Families in Elmore are served by two primary schools, Elmore Primary School and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary, both giving younger children a genuine local option without having to travel. For secondary schooling, most families look to Bendigo, which offers a full range of public and private options within a reasonably manageable drive.
Parks & recreation
The Campaspe River runs along the edge of town and is a focal point for walking, fishing and simply enjoying the outdoors, while the Elmore Recreation Reserve provides the base for local sporting clubs, including football, cricket and netball, which are a mainstay of social life in towns like this. The surrounding farmland also gives residents easy access to open space that larger towns simply can't offer.
Getting around
Elmore sits on the Northern Highway, making Bendigo about a 30-kilometre drive to the south-west and Rochester a short trip to the north-east, with Echuca and the Murray River not far beyond that. The town has a railway station on the Bendigo–Echuca line, giving residents a train option for reaching Bendigo without needing to drive. Public transport frequency is limited, as is typical for a town of this size, so most day-to-day travel is by car.
Housing & architecture
Current listings in Elmore reflect its rural character, with houses making up 72% of the market, land 20% and acreage or rural property 8%. Housing stock is generally traditional country-town in style, freestanding homes on generous blocks, along with broader rural and lifestyle properties on the town's fringes, appealing to buyers after space that's hard to find closer to Bendigo.
The property market
Elmore's property market is shaped by its rural setting and small population base, with demand coming largely from those wanting a country lifestyle, a larger block, or a rural or acreage property rather than higher-density living. The dominance of house and land listings, alongside a meaningful share of acreage and rural stock, points to a market oriented towards families and individuals seeking room to move, whether that's a house on a standard block or a small farming or hobby-farm setup on the outskirts of town.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Elmore, VIC 3558.
Population
847
residents (2021)
Median age
52
years
Household income
$909
median, per week
Median rent
$220
per week
Median mortgage
$1,083
per month
Mortgage / income
27%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Elmore
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Elmore
$310k
29-31 Cardwell Street
Sold ~July 2026
$270k
23 Michie Street
Sold ~July 2026
$500k
8 Dowell Court
Sold ~July 2026
$575k
2 McLean Court
Sold ~June 2026
$465k
4 Childers Street
Sold ~June 2026
$410k
133 Michie Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Elmore suburb FAQ
Is Elmore a good place to live?
Elmore is a town in Victoria, Australia, north-east of Bendigo on the Campaspe River. Elmore is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 847 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Elmore?
Elmore has a population of 847 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 52.
What schools are in Elmore?
There are 2 schools in or near Elmore, including Elmore Primary School and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary.
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