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Golden Square, VIC
R-Score 82 / 100 — ranked #2,830 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Market conditions here are running warmer than most
Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.
Scores describe measured market conditions — not personal advice, and not a forecast.
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| Indicator | Golden Square Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 82 / 100 | Ranked #2,830 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $640,000 | +16.7% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $540/wk | Implies a 4.4% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.5% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 87 days | Part of Greater Bendigo (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 89/100) |
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Golden Square VIC FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Golden Square, VIC
Is Golden Square VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Golden Square (VIC 3555) scores 82/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #2,830 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $640,000, median rent of $540/wk, gross yield of 4.4%, and vacancy of 1.5%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Golden Square VIC?
The current median property price in Golden Square (VIC) is $640,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +16.7% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Golden Square currently spend a median of 87 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Golden Square VIC?
In Golden Square (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $540/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 4.4%. The suburb vacancy rate is 1.5% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Golden Square VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Golden Square against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Golden Square Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Golden Square VIC located in?
Golden Square (VIC, postcode 3555) is located in the Greater Bendigo council area (LGA) within Greater Bendigo. Across Greater Bendigo, the council-wide average R-Score is 89/100 across 73 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.