Maiden Gully, Victoria

Maiden Gully
Bendigo, Victoria
Maiden Gully
Coordinates 36°44′35″S 144°12′32″E / 36.743°S 144.209°E / -36.743; 144.209Coordinates: 36°44′35″S 144°12′32″E / 36.743°S 144.209°E / -36.743; 144.209
Population 4,401 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 3551
Location 7 km (4 mi) W of Bendigo
LGA(s) City of Greater Bendigo
State electorate(s) Bendigo West
Federal Division(s) Bendigo

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. At the 2011 census, Maiden Gully had a population of 4,401.[1]

Maiden Gully is considered one of the more affluent suburbs of Bendigo. It has experienced enormous growth in recent years, with growth mainly centred to the north of the Calder Highway in the Robin Hill Estate, and to the Southwest of the Calder Highway. In addition to this, there remains a small pocket of semi-rural acreages to the west of Monsants Road. Maiden Gully is very popular suburb of Greater Bendigo with families due to its rural feel, with easy access to the Bendigo CBD, an easy 10-minute drive away. Maiden Gully's local amenities include the Maiden Gully Primary School, the Maiden Gully Post Office, Maiden Gully General Store, Bendigo UFS Pharmacy, as well as an IGA supermarket opened in 2006.

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Maiden Gully (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2014-12-01.


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