Long Gully
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Long Gully, VIC 3550.
About Long Gully
Welcome to Long Gully
Long Gully sits on the northern fringe of Bendigo, in regional Victoria, tucked between the old gold-mining pockets of California Gully, Ironbark and Eaglehawk. It's a modest, unpretentious suburb built on the back of the goldfields, and that history is still visible in its street patterns, weatherboard cottages and the odd mullock heap poking through the bush.
These days Long Gully suits buyers and renters after affordability and a bit of breathing room without giving up easy access to Bendigo's CBD. With a population of around 3,420 and a median age of 38, it has a settled, family-friendly feel rather than the transient energy of an inner-city pocket.
Lifestyle & dining
Long Gully doesn't have a bustling main strip of its own, and that's part of its appeal for people who want a quieter base. Instead, residents lean on nearby Eaglehawk and West Bendigo for cafes, pubs and everyday dining, or head into central Bendigo, only a short drive away, for the bigger restaurant and bar scene. It's the kind of suburb where the local footy club and community hall matter more than a cafe strip, and where bushland walks and a bit of space at home are the drawcards rather than nightlife.
Shopping
For day-to-day shopping, Long Gully residents typically head to Eaglehawk, which has a long-established shopping village with supermarkets, bakeries and specialty stores, or to Golden Square and central Bendigo for bigger retail centres, major supermarket chains and weekend markets. It's a short hop by car to either, which keeps the suburb practical for families doing the weekly shop without needing to leave the local area behind entirely.
Getting around
Long Gully is well placed for anyone who needs to get into Bendigo regularly, with the CBD only a few kilometres to the south and reachable by car or bus in a short trip. Bendigo's train station connects to Melbourne via regional rail, making the suburb a genuine option for commuters willing to trade a bit of travel time for cheaper housing. Locally, roads through Ironbark and West Bendigo link Long Gully efficiently to the rest of greater Bendigo, and there's enough off-street parking and space around most homes that car dependency isn't a major drawback here.
Schools & families
With a median age of 38 and a solid base of established households, Long Gully has the feel of a suburb where families put down roots. There isn't a large school within the suburb itself, but nearby Eaglehawk, California Gully and greater Bendigo offer a good spread of primary and secondary options, both government and independent, within a short drive. Bendigo's broader education network, including its TAFE and university campuses, is also easily accessible for older students.
Parks & recreation
The old goldfields terrain around Long Gully has left behind plenty of bushland and reserves, and there's a genuine outdoors character to the area, with walking tracks winding through native scrub and old mining sites. Eaglehawk's parks and recreation reserves are close by, and the broader Bendigo region offers everything from botanic gardens to sporting ovals, giving residents plenty of options without needing to travel far.
The property market
Long Gully remains one of the more affordable corners of greater Bendigo, with a median house price of $548,000 and median rent sitting at $480 a week. House price growth has been strong recently, up 16.4%, reflecting the wider demand for value-for-money housing within commuting distance of Bendigo's centre and, further afield, Melbourne. Current listings are dominated by houses, which make up 69% of the mix, with land making up a further 21%, and smaller shares of apartments and units (7%) and townhouses (3%). That spread points to a suburb still built around traditional house-and-land living, with some room for new development on remaining blocks, appealing to first-home buyers, investors chasing rental yield, and anyone priced out of Bendigo's more central suburbs like Golden Square.
Market snapshot
Long Gully property market
Median sale price
$548k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$480
per week
Gross rental yield
4.6%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$409k
Median
$548k
Premium
$659k
Days on market
24
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
51
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +8.1% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Long Gully by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Long Gully, VIC 3550.
Population
3,420
residents (2021)
Median age
38
years
Household income
$989
median, per week
Median rent
$250
per week
Median mortgage
$1,117
per month
Mortgage / income
26%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Long Gully
$595k
60 Jackson Street
Sold ~July 2026
$511k
17 Bray Street
Sold ~July 2026
$572k
30 Quick Street
Sold ~July 2026
$590k
7 Sturton Street
Sold ~July 2026
$550k
7 Taylor 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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Common questions
Long Gully suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Long Gully?
The median house price in Long Gully, VIC is $548k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 16.4%.
How much is rent in Long Gully?
The median weekly rent in Long Gully is around $480 per week.
Is Long Gully a good place to live?
Long Gully is a suburb of Bendigo in Victoria, Australia. Long Gully is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 3,420.
What is the population of Long Gully?
Long Gully has a population of 3,420 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.
How long do homes take to sell in Long Gully?
Properties in Long Gully take around 24 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Long Gully?
Entry-level properties in Long Gully start around $409k, while premium homes reach $659k.
What suburbs are near Long Gully?
Suburbs near Long Gully include California Gully, Ironbark, West Bendigo, Eaglehawk and Golden Square.
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