Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
7 Sturton Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone – Schedule 1
LEP: Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres (or 3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Long Gully is a residential suburb in the Bendigo region with access to a local public primary school and a secondary college campus nearby. Catholic and independent alternatives are available within short driving distance. Parents should confirm public school catchment eligibility directly with VIC education authorities.
Likely public catchment
Long Gully is likely zoned for Long Gully Primary School (primary) and Bendigo Senior Secondary College, Strathfieldsaye Campus (secondary). Verify exact catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) School Finder.
Nearby schools
Long Gully Primary School
In catchmentBendigo Senior Secondary College (Strathfieldsaye Campus)
In catchmentSt Joseph's Primary School, Strathfieldsaye
Sacred Heart Primary School, Long Gully
Bendigo Senior Secondary College (Strathfieldsaye Campus)
Christian Valley School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
7 Sturton Street in Long Gully is located in a residential area with generally light traffic conditions. The property has good access via Sturton Street, a local residential road with moderate connectivity to the broader Bendigo road network.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour congestion expected. Morning and evening peak periods may see moderate traffic on Long Gully Road and High Street as commuters access the Bendigo CBD, but Sturton Street itself remains relatively quiet due to its residential nature.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1200 meters to nearest Bendigo bus routes. Limited frequent public transport in immediate vicinity; private vehicle reliance is typical for this suburban area.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Weatherall St/Eaglehawk Rd (0.5km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Weatherall St/Eaglehawk Rd
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Weatherall St/Eaglehawk Rd
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Speedy St/Eaglehawk Rd
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Speedy St/Eaglehawk Rd
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Thorpe St/Eaglehawk Rd
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Havilah Rd/Eaglehawk Rd
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Lightning Reef PS/Holmes Rd
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Sandhurst Rd/Nelson St
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Sandhurst Rd/Nelson St
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Bendigo-Eaglehawk Rd/Eaglehawk Rd
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Flood Risk
Long Gully (near Bendigo, VIC) is an elevated inland locality with low to moderate flood risk. The area is not subject to major river flooding but may experience localised sheet flow and minor catchment inundation during heavy rainfall events. Standard VIC LSIO planning controls and local stormwater management are the primary flood-risk mitigation mechanisms.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC Planning Scheme LSIO requirements for habitable floor levels and finished ground levels
- •Stormwater management and detention basin design for minor catchment flooding
- •Assessment against Flood Planning Area maps prepared by Bendigo Regional Catchment Management Authority
- •Consideration of overland flow paths and local drainage constraints in subdivision and building applications
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Long Gully is a fringe-rural suburb in the Bendigo region with moderate bushfire risk due to its semi-rural character, vegetated surroundings, and proximity to bushland corridors. Properties in this area are likely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) and typically attract BAL-19 ratings. Defensible space management and vegetation clearance around structures are important mitigation measures.
Crime & Safety
Long Gully is a regional Victoria suburb with crime rates broadly consistent with state averages. Property crimes including theft and break-and-enter remain the predominant offence categories, with personal crimes representing a smaller proportion of incidents. Overall crime patterns show stability with no significant upward or downward trajectory in recent years.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Long Gully is a rural-fringe locality near Bendigo experiencing modest development activity aligned with broader regional growth. Development is concentrated on low-density residential infill, local infrastructure upgrades, and regional connectivity improvements rather than major urban transformation. Activity levels reflect typical Victorian regional patterns with limited speculative development but steady population-driven demand.
Long Gully Township Infill
0.5 kmSmall-scale residential infill development targeting vacant or underutilised land within the existing township area.
Determination: 2025-2026
Bendigo Ring Road Upgrades
3 kmState-significant road infrastructure project improving regional connectivity and reducing through-traffic pressure on local roads.
Determination: 2025
Long Gully Primary School Expansion
0 kmLocal school facilities upgrade to accommodate population growth in the broader Bendigo region.
Determination: 2024-2025
Bendigo Regional Residential Growth Corridor
2 kmPart of Bendigo's broader strategic growth area with planned housing supply responding to population forecasts.
Determination: 2026-2028
Local Business Precinct Revitalisation
0.3 kmSmall-scale activation of local commercial core to support community services and local employment.
Determination: 2025-2026
Heritage & Conservation
Long Gully is a suburban locality in the Bendigo region with limited individual heritage listings. The area is primarily residential and post-war in character, with most properties dating from mid-to-late 20th century development. Nearby Eaglehawk and central Bendigo contain more significant heritage assets and conservation areas.
Nearby Heritage Items