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Population
An assessment of population growth drivers in Flora Hill - Spring Gully reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Flora Hill - Spring Gully's population was around 9,536 as of May 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure reflects a growth of 99 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,437. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,534 in June 2025 and an additional 42 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 722 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Flora Hill - Spring Gully's growth rate of 1.0% since the census is within 2.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in the area.
AreaSearch adopted 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 utilised VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is forecasted to increase its population by 2,185 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 22.9% over the 16-year period.
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Development
Residential development activity is lower than average in Flora Hill - Spring Gully according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets
Flora Hill - Spring Gully has granted approximately 36 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 182 homes were approved, with an additional 61 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 0.1 new residents have moved into each newly constructed home per year over these five years.
This suggests that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering more buyer choices and supporting potential population growth beyond projections. The average construction cost of new properties has been around $304,000. In FY26, commercial development approvals totaled approximately $9.9 million, indicating consistent commercial investment activity in the area. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Flora Hill - Spring Gully records roughly half the building activity per person and ranks among the 57th percentile nationally when assessed areas are considered.
New building activity consists of 60% detached dwellings and 40% medium and high-density housing. This represents a shift from the current housing pattern, which is predominantly composed of houses (85%). This change suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs, offering choices across various price ranges. Flora Hill - Spring Gully reflects a low density area, with around 332 people per approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add approximately 2,183 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and driving price increases.
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Development applications around Flora Hill - Spring Gully
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Infrastructure
Flora Hill - Spring Gully has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that could impact this region. Notable projects are Flora Hill, Burnayi Lurnayi Flora Hill, Spring Hill Estate, and Regional Housing Fund. The following details the ones most relevant:.
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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.
Bendigo Hospital
Australia's largest regional hospital development in Victoria's history. $630 million state-of-the-art facility completed in June 2018 with 372 inpatient beds, 72 same-day beds, 11 operating theatres, integrated cancer centre with 4 radiotherapy bunkers, mental health facility, and maternity units. Features multi-deck carpark, helipad, automated guided vehicles, and sustainable design innovations achieving multiple awards including 6-Star Green Star Rating.
Regional Sports Infrastructure Program - Bendigo
Bendigo is undergoing a major transformation in sporting and events facilities through the Victorian Government's Regional Sports Infrastructure Program. The Bendigo Sports Package includes upgrades to three key venues. Bendigo Stadium will receive a new 2-court annex, upgrades to existing courts 9 and 10, solar panels, backup generator, new lighting for 12 outdoor netball courts, and car park and accessibility improvements. The Sky Lounge will also receive minor upgrades. Bendigo Showgrounds will feature a new multipurpose pavilion, redeveloped arena, and upgrades to all four entrances and perimeter fencing. The Bendigo Bowls Club and Bendigo Croquet Club will benefit from 4 refurbished bowls greens, 2 refurbished croquet greens, clubhouse upgrades, and accessibility improvements. Fairbrother Pty Ltd has been appointed as head contractor for Bendigo Stadium. These upgrades will help attract more sporting events, create local jobs, and support regional businesses while ensuring world-class facilities for community use.
St Aidans Road Kennington Social Housing
84 new social housing units for residents aged 55 years and over, delivered by VincentCare Community Housing. Mix of 64 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom apartments and townhouses across five buildings with community hub facilities.
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.
Howard Street/Midland Highway Intersection Upgrade
Critical intersection upgrade for major arterial road carrying 10,000+ vehicles daily. Current signalised intersection inadequate with multiple casualty crashes reported. Safety improvements for nearby primary school.
Employment
AreaSearch analysis indicates Flora Hill - Spring Gully maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks
Flora Hill - Spring Gully has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.7% as of December 2025, with estimated employment growth of 2.7% over the past year. In December 2025, 4987 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate matching Regional Vic.'s 3.7%.
Workforce participation stood at 64.6%, slightly higher than Regional Vic.'s 61.0%. According to Census responses, 18.5% of residents worked from home. Major industries for residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The area specializes in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.
Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.7% compared to 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 2.7%, labour force grew by 1.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic.'s employment fell by 0.6%, labour force contracted by 0.7%, and unemployment decreased by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Flora Hill - Spring Gully's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.
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Income
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment
The Flora Hill - Spring Gully SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $53,657 and an average income of $66,653 in the financial year 2023. These figures are higher than those for Regional Vic., which were $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. By March 2026, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $58,819 and the average income $73,065, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Flora Hill - Spring Gully rank modestly, between the 33rd and 42nd percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.8% of residents (3,127 people), which is consistent with broader trends across the region showing 30.3% in the same category. After housing costs, 86.0% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.
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Housing
Flora Hill - Spring Gully is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
In Flora Hill - Spring Gully, as per the latest Census, 84.9% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 15.1% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Flora Hill - Spring Gully was at 32.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.9% and rented ones at 37.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,399, lower than Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. Median weekly rent in the area was $290, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Flora Hill - Spring Gully's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,399 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Flora Hill - Spring Gully features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households comprise 61.3% of all households, including 22.9% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 13.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 38.7%, consisting of 33.5% lone person households and 5.2% group households. 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 Flora Hill - Spring Gully exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 31.3% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of Vic. average of 21.7% and the SA3 area average of 23.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 33.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 21.7%.
Educational participation is high, with 31.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 8.1% pursuing tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Flora Hill - Spring Gully has 64 active public transport stops serviced by 12 routes. These routes provide a total of 2,268 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop is 209 meters. Most residents commute outward daily using private cars, which remain the dominant mode at 90%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 18.5% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.
The service frequency averages 324 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 35 weekly trips per stop.
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Health
Health performance in Flora Hill - Spring Gully is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts
Flora Hill - Spring Gully faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment.
Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~4,968 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues (12.4%) and asthma (9.3%), while 62.7% of residents declared 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 17.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,681 people), lower than the 23.9% in Regional Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
Flora Hill - Spring Gully is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Flora Hill-Spring Gully, surveyed between July 2016 to June 2021, had a culturally diverse population of which 90.5% were Australian citizens, 89.6% born in Australia, and 92.9% spoke English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 41.4%. Buddhism, however, was overrepresented at 1.6%, compared to Regional Victoria's 1.0%.
The top three ancestry groups were English (31.1%), Australian (27.5%), and Irish (12.2%). Notably, Scottish ancestry was higher than the regional average at 9.5% versus 8.8%, German was slightly higher at 3.6% versus 3.5%, and Sri Lankan was marginally higher at 0.2% versus 0.1%.
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Age
Flora Hill - Spring Gully's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
The median age in Flora Hill - Spring Gully as of 2021 is 37 years, which is lower than Regional Vic.'s average of 43 and close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows that individuals aged 15-24 make up 16.4% of the population, while those aged 65-74 constitute 9.1%. In comparison, Regional Vic. has a larger percentage of individuals in the 65-74 age group. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of individuals aged 25 to 34 has increased from 13.3% to 15.7%, while the percentages for those aged 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 have decreased to 10.7% and 10.9%, respectively, from their previous figures of 12.3% and 12.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Flora Hill - Spring Gully's age structure. The number of individuals aged 25 to 34 is projected to rise substantially by 988 people (66%), from 1,495 to 2,484. Conversely, the number of individuals aged 55 to 64 is expected to decrease by 34 residents.