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Population
An assessment of population growth drivers in Spring Gully reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Spring Gully (Vic.) is around 3,085, a decrease of 7 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,092. This decrease reflects an inferred resident population of 3,085, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and validation of two new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 393 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed around 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.
For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth for Australian non-metropolitan areas. The suburb of Spring Gully (Vic.) is expected to grow by 610 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 19.8% over the 16 years.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Spring Gully, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally
Spring Gully has seen limited development activity with an average of 3 approvals per year over the past five years, totalling 16. This is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Yearly growth figures may vary significantly due to low approval numbers.
Compared to Rest of Vic., Spring Gully has significantly less construction activity and is below national averages. New development consists of 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% attached dwellings, indicating a shift towards denser development to cater to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This trend contrasts with the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 88.0% houses, suggesting decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring diverse, affordable housing options. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Spring Gully is 516 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, the area's population is forecasted to grow by 610 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.
Population forecasts indicate Spring Gully will gain 610 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.
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Development applications around Spring Gully (Vic.)
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Infrastructure
Spring Gully has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. Four projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact this region. Notable ones include Regional Housing Fund, Flora Hill, Flora Hill Housing Development, and Kennington Reservoir Dam Wall Rehabilitation. The following details these projects, focusing on those most relevant.
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Victoria to NSW Interconnector West (VNI West)
VNI West is a proposed 500 kV double circuit overhead transmission interconnector linking the NSW and Victorian high voltage electricity grids. The preferred option runs from Transgrid's Dinawan Substation north of Jerilderie to new substations proposed near Kerang and Bulgana, connecting EnergyConnect in NSW with Western Renewables Link in Victoria. The project is intended to increase transfer capacity between the states, support renewable energy zones, improve reliability and security of supply, and enable regional jobs and community benefits. The NSW section has completed EIS exhibition and Transgrid is preparing Submissions and Amendment Reports for lodgement in mid-2026. The Victorian section is preparing an Environment Effects Statement, with VicGrid responsible for planning and Iberdrola Australia selected as development partner.
Water and Sewer Network Program
A major program to renew and upgrade critical water and sewer infrastructure across the Coliban Water region. Key 2026 activities include routine water mains cleaning via air scouring in Maiden Gully and Bendigo Central, and significant upgrades to the Cohuna Water Treatment Plant. The program also encompasses the Coliban Rural Water Efficiency Project, a $160 million initiative to modernize gold rush-era open channels with piped networks to reduce water loss by up to 79%. The Maiden Gully to Marong pipeline, a 17km critical link, is a centerpiece of this 'Big Water Build' to support regional population growth.
Greater Bendigo Managed Growth Strategy
Long-term residential growth framework adopted by the City of Greater Bendigo on 16 September 2024 to guide housing and settlement planning to 2056. The strategy plans for about 87,000 additional residents and 38,000 additional dwellings, with a strong focus on infill housing, housing diversity, safer settlement planning, environmental constraints and growth areas including Huntly, Maiden Gully, Marong, Strathfieldsaye, Jackass Flat and Ravenswood as an investigation area. Implementation is being pursued through proposed Planning Scheme Amendment C287gben. As of early 2026, the Minister for Planning has appointed the Bushfire Planning Advisory Committee to provide independent advice on bushfire settlement planning and whether proposed Amendment C287gben can be considered for authorisation.
Victorian Renewable Energy Zones
The Victorian Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) represent a strategic 15-year roadmap to upgrade the state electricity grid as it transitions from coal to renewable energy. Managed by VicGrid, the 2025 Victorian Transmission Plan identifies six onshore zones (Central Highlands, Central North, Gippsland, North-West, South-West, and Western/Grampians) and a Gippsland Shoreline zone for offshore wind. The plan coordinates the connection of approximately 25GW of new solar, wind, and storage capacity by 2035, requiring nearly 800km of transmission upgrades. As of early 2026, VicGrid is finalizing the declaration of these zones following extensive community consultation on draft REZ orders, which closed in March 2026.
Bendigo and Echuca Line Upgrade - Electronic Train Order (ETO) System
Delivery of a modernised electronic train order (ETO) system on the Bendigo regional network, covering the corridors to Swan Hill and Echuca. The ETO system enables additional services to Epsom and Eaglehawk and supports tripled weekday services between Bendigo and Echuca, along with faster, more reliable journeys.
Axedale Solar Farm
A hybrid 140 MW solar PV and 50 MW/100 MWh battery energy storage system project located 20 km east of Bendigo in Victoria. The project utilizes state-of-the-art solar photovoltaic panels that track the sun, reducing emissions by 200,000 tonnes of CO2 per year, creating up to 150 construction jobs and 5 ongoing local jobs, with potential for sheep grazing during operation.
Flora Hill Housing Development
Development Victoria is delivering a new residential neighborhood at the former Bendigo Teachers College site in Flora Hill. Around 160+ homes are planned with a minimum 10% affordable housing, and the heritage-listed Eumana House will be retained and integrated into the community. Early works (site hoarding, vegetation removal as required, investigation and remediation, and demolition of pavements/hardstand) commenced in July 2025. A ministerial application seeks subdivision for 171 residential lots under the Development Facilitation Program.
Flora Hill
Development Victoria is delivering approximately 160 new homes at 2 Osborne Street, Flora Hill, Bendigo, to address housing needs in the growing regional center. The project includes a mix of lot sizes and dwelling types, with around 56 social and affordable homes representing approximately 35% of the development. Early works commenced in July 2025, including site preparation, remediation, vegetation removal, and installation of essential infrastructure such as electricity, gas and roads. The historic Eumana House, built in 1904 and designated as a place of local heritage significance, will be retained and incorporated into the new residential community. Construction of homes is expected to begin in 2027, with staged completion anticipated by 2030. The project is delivered in partnership with City of Greater Bendigo, Homes Victoria, and the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (DJAARA), with all early works contractors being local and regional businesses, including Traditional Owner enterprises, supporting local jobs and the regional economy.
Employment
The labour market in Spring Gully shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions
Spring Gully has an educated workforce with key services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.3%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.4% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of December 2025, 1,541 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.4% lower than Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%.
Workforce participation is similar to Regional Vic.'s 61.0%. Census responses indicate that 20.3% of residents work from home, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Education & training has notably high concentration, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.
Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.6% of local workers, below Regional Vic.'s 7.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.4%, labour force by 1.8%, and unemployment fell by 0.6 percentage points. By contrast, Regional Vic. recorded employment decline of 0.6%, labour force decline of 0.7%, with unemployment falling 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Spring Gully. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Spring Gully's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.
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Income
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment
The median taxpayer income in Spring Gully is $52,774, with an average of $69,029. This data was aggregated by AreaSearch from the latest postcode level ATO figures for the financial year 2023. These figures are slightly above the national averages. In contrast, Regional Vic.'s median income is $50,954 and average income is $62,728. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY2023, current estimates for Spring Gully would be approximately $57,851 (median) and $75,670 (average) by March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Spring Gully rank modestly, between the 37th and 48th percentiles for households, families, and individuals. The income bracket of $1,500 - $2,999 is dominant, with 33.8% of residents (1,042 people). This is similar to regional levels, where 30.3% fall into this bracket. Housing costs are manageable, with 88.1% retained by residents. However, disposable income ranks below average at the 43rd percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
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Housing
Spring Gully is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
The dwelling structure in Spring Gully, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.5% houses and 11.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Spring Gully was similar to that of Regional Vic., at 42.6%. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (35.9%) or rented (21.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,454, above the Regional Vic. average of $1,430. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $290, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Spring Gully's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Spring Gully features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 63.8% of all households, including 25.5% couples with children, 27.0% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 36.2%, with lone person households at 33.5% and group households making up 2.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
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Local Schools & Education
The educational profile of Spring Gully exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
Spring Gully's residents aged 15+ exhibit high educational attainment, with 31.8% holding university qualifications compared to the broader Rest of Vic. (21.7%) and SA3 area (23.6%). Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.0% and graduate diplomas at 5.3%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.1% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificates at 21.5%. Educational participation is notably high, with 29.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
This includes secondary education (10.1%), primary education (9.9%), and tertiary education (4.1%).
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Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Spring Gully has 16 operational public transport stops. These are served by four distinct routes, together facilitating 718 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is deemed good, with residents usually positioned 264 metres from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most residents travel outward. Cars remain the primary commuting mode at 96%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional norm.
According to the 2021 Census, 20.3% of residents work remotely, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 102 trips daily, equating to roughly 44 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health performance in Spring Gully is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts
Spring Gully faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.
The rate of private health cover is approximately 54% of the total population (~1,669 people), compared to 50.5% across Regional Vic. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 10.7 and 10.7% of residents respectively. 62.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 24.8% of residents aged 65 and over (765 people), with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
The latest Census data sees Spring Gully placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Spring Gully, surveyed in the period from April to June 2016, had a population with 91.5% born in Australia, 92.9% being citizens, and 96.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 46.5% of the population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to the regional average of 0.1%.
The top three ancestry groups were English (32.0%), Australian (27.7%), and Irish (12.2%). Other ethnic groups with notable divergences included Scottish (10.5% vs regional 8.8%), German (3.8% vs regional 3.5%), and Sri Lankan (0.2% vs regional 0.1%).
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Age
Spring Gully hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average
Spring Gully's median age of 45 years slightly exceeds Regional Vic.'s 43, which is considerably older than the national norm of 38. Compared to the Regional Vic. average, the 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented at 12.0% locally, while the 0-4 age group is under-represented at 4.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 9.5% to 12.0%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 7.8% to 8.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 13.6% to 11.6%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 12.3% to 11.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Spring Gully's age profile will evolve significantly. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow by 228 people (62%), from 370 to 599. Conversely, numbers in the 55-64 age range are expected to fall by 14.