Myers Flat, VIC 3556 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Myers Flat is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3556, home to 545 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Loddon local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 147 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$190 /wk
Population545
Median age50
Area30.2 km²
To CBD147 km
LGAGreater Bendigo

Demographics

Population
545
Median age
50 years
Median household income
$1,525 /week
Median personal income
$691 /week
Median family income
$1,958 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Greater Bendigo
Statistical region (SA4)
Bendigo
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Mallee
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$190 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,344
Rent share of household income
12%

Schools

  • Eaglehawk North Primary School Primary · Government
  • Marist College Bendigo Other · Catholic
  • Eaglehawk Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Liborius' School Primary · Catholic
  • California Gully Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 1 park or reserve

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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

Fixed Wireless serves 60.7% of the 201 resolvable premises in Myers Flat. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 15.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 21.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 60.7%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.5%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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 Myers Flat?

Myers Flat (VIC 3556) had 545 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Greater Bendigo local government area.

What is the median rent in Myers Flat?

The median advertised rent in Myers Flat is $190/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Myers Flat?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Myers Flat covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Eaglehawk North Primary School (1.6 km), Marist College Bendigo (2.8 km), Eaglehawk Primary School (3.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Myers Flat?

Myers Flat is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (60.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Myers 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 Myers Flat?

In Myers 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.

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