Maiden Gully
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Maiden Gully, VIC 3551.
About Maiden Gully
Welcome to Maiden Gully
Maiden Gully sits on the north-western fringe of Bendigo, close enough to the regional city's centre for an easy commute but with the space and greenery of semi-rural Victoria on its doorstep. For a growing number of Bendigo buyers, it represents the sweet spot between suburban convenience and a quieter, larger-block lifestyle.
With a population of 5,407 and a median age of 37, it's a suburb shaped by young and growing families, along with tree-change buyers drawn from Bendigo proper and beyond. New estates continue to fill in around older rural pockets, giving Maiden Gully a mix of established acreage and freshly built family homes.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Maiden Gully tends to revolve around home, garden and family rather than a bustling main strip. Many residents head into central Bendigo for cafes, restaurants and entertainment, a short drive away, while local shops and takeaway options service everyday needs closer to home. It's the kind of place where a sense of space and a slower pace are the drawcard rather than a walkable dining scene, appealing to those who want room to breathe without leaving Bendigo behind entirely.
Schools & families
Education is well catered for locally, with Maiden Gully Primary School serving younger children within the suburb itself, and Marist College Bendigo providing a well-regarded secondary option nearby. This combination, along with larger blocks and family-friendly new estates, has made Maiden Gully a magnet for households with children, reflected in its relatively young median age of 37.
Getting around
Maiden Gully's position just north-west of the Bendigo CBD makes for a straightforward commute by car into the city centre, along with easy access out towards neighbouring communities such as Myers Flat, California Gully, Long Gully, Sailors Gully and Gully. There's no train line running directly through the suburb, so most residents rely on private vehicles, with Bendigo's train station and broader public transport network reachable via a short drive into town.
Parks & recreation
The semi-rural character of Maiden Gully means many properties back onto open paddocks, bushland or generous gardens, giving residents a strong connection to the outdoors without straying far from town. Nearby reserves and the surrounding Bendigo greenbelt offer walking and riding opportunities, while the broader Bendigo region's parks, trails and sporting facilities are all within easy reach for those wanting more organised recreation.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Maiden Gully is dominated by detached houses, which make up 71% of current listings, with the remaining 29% made up of vacant land, a sign of the suburb's ongoing new-estate development. Expect a mix of established homes on larger rural-residential blocks alongside newer builds in subdivided estates, giving buyers a genuine choice between a ready-made family home and a blank canvas to build on.
The property market
The median house price in Maiden Gully currently sits at $819,000, with median rent at $625 a week. Prices have eased slightly over the recent period, down 2.8%, a shift that may reflect broader cooling across the regional market and the steady release of new land supply in the area. For buyers, that softer growth figure combined with a strong share of land listings suggests there's still room to negotiate, whether the goal is an existing house or a block to build the family home from scratch.
Market snapshot
Maiden Gully property market
Median sale price
$819k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$625
per week
Gross rental yield
4.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$666k
Median
$819k
Premium
$1.26m
Days on market
24
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
43
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +1.2% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Maiden Gully by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Maiden Gully, VIC 3551.
Population
5,407
residents (2021)
Median age
37
years
Household income
$2,209
median, per week
Median rent
$380
per week
Median mortgage
$1,690
per month
Mortgage / income
18%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Maiden Gully
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Maiden Gully
$940k
26 Hemley Circuit
Sold ~July 2026
$855k
32 Highland Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.26m
26 Beckhams Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
13 Janelle Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$780k
23 Lyndam Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
$980k
4 Rebecca Court
Sold ~June 2026
$1.05m
103 Pioneer Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$580k
89 Patas Road
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
Maiden Gully suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Maiden Gully?
The median house price in Maiden Gully, VIC is $819k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 2.8%.
How much is rent in Maiden Gully?
The median weekly rent in Maiden Gully is around $625 per week.
Is Maiden Gully a good place to live?
Maiden Gully is a suburb of the regional city of Bendigo in central Victoria, Australia, located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of the central business district along Calder Highway. Maiden Gully is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 5,407 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Maiden Gully?
Maiden Gully has a population of 5,407 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 37.
What schools are in Maiden Gully?
There are 2 schools in or near Maiden Gully, including Marist College Bendigo and Maiden Gully Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Maiden Gully?
Properties in Maiden 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 Maiden Gully?
Entry-level properties in Maiden Gully start around $666k, while premium homes reach $1.26m.
What suburbs are near Maiden Gully?
Suburbs near Maiden Gully include Gully, Myers Flat, California Gully, Long Gully and Sailors Gully.
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