Suburb Property Profile: Jackass Flat, VIC 3556
Located approximately 6.5km north of Bendigo's CBD, Jackass Flat sits within the City of Greater Bendigo. Until late last decade, the area was predominantly privately held large allotments used for rural living and agriculture, before the council identified it as one of four new development sites in the Bendigo Residential Development Strategy, rezoning 170 hectares of land between the established suburbs of Epsom and Eaglehawk. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.
Location Demographics
The population of Jackass Flat sits at 1,907 according to the 2021 Census, up 67.1% from 1,141 in 2016 — and up nearly 600% from just 224 residents in 2006. The predominant age group is 20–29, and households are primarily couples with children, reflecting the suburb's status as a genuinely young, family-oriented growth area.
Travel & Infrastructure
Jackass Flat has minimal public transport, with around 90% of residents commuting by car. The nearest train access is Eaglehawk station, around 3.6km away, connecting to the wider V/Line network. Jobs Gully Road provides direct car access into Bendigo and surrounding areas.
Shopping
Jackass Flat has limited retail of its own, with residents typically relying on nearby Eaglehawk and Epsom for everyday shops and services.
Schools & Recreation
Amenities including schools are still catching up with Jackass Flat's rapid population growth, with families in the area typically drawing on schools in neighbouring Eaglehawk and Epsom in the meantime.
Local Amenities
The Jackass Flat Nature Conservation Reserve, established in 1980 and spanning 73.4 hectares, is a genuinely significant biodiversity asset for the region, serving as an important seed bank for indigenous tree species including ironbark, red box and grey box, alongside flowering shrubs like sticky boronia, fairy wax-flower and the rare Star-hair. The reserve offers extensive walking trails ideal for recreation and wildlife spotting, and around 20–24% of the suburb's total area is public parkland. The Bush Pig Inn, adjacent to the reserve, is a popular local spot for a hearty meal, and Bendigo Hospital sits within easy reach in nearby Epsom.
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