Marong, VIC 3515 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Marong is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3515, home to 2,005 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Mount Alexander local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 145 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,005
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $1,989 /week
- Median personal income
- $900 /week
- Median family income
- $2,155 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- 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
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,560
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Marong Primary School
- Maiden Gully Primary School
- Lockwood Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Marong/Calder Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
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, 23.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 63.6% of the 931 resolvable premises in Marong. 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: 63.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 2.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 9.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 24.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 62 across postcode 3515 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 33 property offences, 18 violent offences, 1 public order offences.
- Wider Greater Bendigo LGA: 9,634 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marong?
Marong (VIC 3515) had 2,005 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Greater Bendigo local government area.
What is the median rent in Marong?
The median advertised rent in Marong is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Marong?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Marong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Marong Primary School (0.2 km), Maiden Gully Primary School (6.9 km), Lockwood Primary School (7.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Marong?
Marong is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (63.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Marong?
Across postcode 3515, 62 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (33), violent (18), public order (1). 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 Marong?
In Marong, 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 (23.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Marong?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Marong 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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