Jackass Flat, VIC 3556 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Jackass Flat is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3556, home to 1,907 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Loddon local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 147 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,907
- Median age
- 28 years
- Median household income
- $1,805 /week
- Median personal income
- $869 /week
- Median family income
- $1,911 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Greater Bendigo
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bendigo
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mallee
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,515
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- White Hills Primary School
- Kalianna Special School
- Eaglehawk Secondary College
- Weeroona College Bendigo
- Lightning Reef Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 39 bus stops
- Watson St/Edwards Rd
- Harveys Lane/Edwards Rd
- Sydenham Ave/John St
- Eagle Dr/Edwards Rd
- Jacob St/Holdsworth Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 26 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 515 mm
- Reference station: Bendigo Airport, 16.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 75.6% of the 618 resolvable premises in Jackass Flat. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 75.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 24.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,174 across postcode 3556 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 449 property offences, 342 violent offences, 70 public order offences.
- Wider Greater Bendigo LGA: 9,634 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jackass Flat?
Jackass Flat (VIC 3556) had 1,907 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 28. It sits within the Greater Bendigo local government area.
What is the median rent in Jackass Flat?
The median advertised rent in Jackass Flat is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Jackass Flat?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Jackass Flat covering government sectors. Nearest include: White Hills Primary School (1.8 km), Kalianna Special School (1.9 km), Eaglehawk Secondary College (2.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Jackass Flat?
Jackass Flat is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (75.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Jackass Flat?
Across postcode 3556, 1,174 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (449), violent (342), public order (70). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Jackass Flat?
In Jackass Flat, mean daily temperatures range from 8.1°C to 21.3°C and annual rainfall is 515 mm measured at the Bendigo Airport weather station (16.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Jackass Flat?
39 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Jackass Flat centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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