Average rent in California Gully - Eaglehawk, VIC2026

California Gully - Eaglehawk sits in the Greater Bendigo local government area, 138km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 12,949 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $280/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 30% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,949

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Melbourne
138 km
Households renting
30%
Separate houses
94%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
9%
Top occupation
Community and Personal Service Workers
LGA
Greater Bendigo

Renting in California Gully - Eaglehawk

California Gully - Eaglehawk comes in cheaper than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $280/week, around 23% below the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 67% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 30% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (94%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 12,949, median age 38, and the most common occupation category is Community and Personal Service Workers. 9% of residents were born overseas. At 138km from Melbourne, California Gully - Eaglehawk typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in California Gully - Eaglehawk?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in California Gully - Eaglehawk, VIC was $280. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does California Gully - Eaglehawk rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. California Gully - Eaglehawk sat at $280 — 23% below the state average. The suburb is 138km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (94% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near California Gully - Eaglehawk have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than California Gully - Eaglehawk's $280/week (ABS 2021) include Leongatha, Lakes Entrance, Gordon (Vic.). Echuca, Nagambie, Otway sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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