EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST closing 15/09/2022 at 12pm.
Superbly located in the thriving Greater Bendigo region and close to amenities and only 13kms to Bendigo CBD proper is this outstanding strategic investment opportunity 6.307ha of land with existing farmhouse on the fringe of Marong Township. Superbly positioned in a high-growth regional corridor, the property lends itself to a land-bank investment with the site identified in the Marong Township Structure Plan earmarked for future residential rezoning. With most of the land in the area already secured by developers, this property is offered for public sale for the first time in over 50 years is a rare find.
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ABOUT THE REGION:
Bendigo is situated in the geographic heart of Victoria, approximately 150kms northwest of Melbourne's CBD. Bendigo is at the junction of four highways (with excellent connections to interstate highways) and only a 90-minute drive from Tullamarine Airport.
Bendigo has become one of the fastest-growing regional centres in Victoria with resident population forecast to grow by 28.22% to 155,596 by 2041.
Bendigo is experiencing a surge in demand due to the lifestyle it offers its residents, and the affordable entry level into property ownership.
Residential property sales have been particularly strong during the past 12 months, with investors, both local and beyond, showing their confidence in our affordable, low risk market. Land-bank opportunities have been in high demand as the region is expected to see significant migration in years to come.
Marong, once a small country farming town has in recent years seen a significant increase in population off the back off investment and development in new home residential estates attracting first home buyers, families and retirees alike. Many residents commute to Bendigo for employment while others chose Marong as a place to live due to its easy-care country lifestyle combined with ease of access to nearby world-class amenities. Likewise, metro Melbourne is only 150kms along the Calder Freeway and accessible via the nearby Bendigo bypass.
The size of Marong is approximately 76.1 square kilometres. There are 2 parks, covering nearly 1.8% of the total area. The population of Marong in 2016 was 1416 people. By 2021 the population was 2005 showing a population growth of 41.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Marong is 0-9 years. Households in Marong are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Marong work in a trades occupation.In 2021, 86.80% of the homes in Marong were owner-occupied compared with 82.10% in 2016.
Marong has 1,198 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Marong have seen a 28.11% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 182.13% increase. As at 30 June 2026:
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