Greater Bendigo City Council
Address
195 Lyttleton Terrace, BENDIGO 3550
Postal
PO Box 733, BENDIGO 3552
Tel
03 5434 6000
Fax
03 5434 6200
info@bendigo.vic.gov.au
Website
Municipality Profile
Greater Bendigo is a major regional centre servicing the towns and rural areas of the Loddon region, about 150 kms north west of Melbourne. While still significant, traditional reliance on manufacturing has diminished in recent years, with the development of a strong health, education and retail sector in the city. Commerce, finance and government administration are also important activities.
Localities
Argyle, Ascot, Avonmore, Axe Creek, Axedale, Bagshot, Bagshot North, Barnadown, Bendigo, Bendigo East, Bendigo North, Bendigo West, Big Hill, California Gully, Costerfield, Derrinal, Diamond Hill, Drummartin, Eaglehawk, Eaglehawk North, Elmore, Emu Creek, Eppalock, Epsom, Flora Hill, Fosterville, Golden Gully, Golden Square, Goornong, Harcourt North, Heathcote, Hunter, Huntly, Huntly North, Ironbark, Jackass Flat, Junortoun, Kamarooka, Kangaroo Flat, Kennington, Kimbolton, Knowsley, Ladys Pass, Leichardt, Lockwood, Lockwood South, Long Gully, Longlea, Lyal, Maiden Gully, Mandurang, Mandurang South, Marong, Mia Mia, Minto, Mosquito Creek, Mount Camel, Myers Flat, Myrtle Creek, Neilborough, Pilchers Bridge, Quarry Hill, Raywood, Redcastle, Redesdale, Sailors Gully, Sandhurst East, Sebastian, Sedgwick, Shelbourne, Specimen Hill, Spring Gully, Strathdale, Strathfieldsaye, Summerfield, Toolleen, Tysons Reef, Wellsford, Whipstick, White Hills, Wilsons Hill and Woodvale.
For a detailed map showing shire boundaries and locality names, visit
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Area
2999 sq km
Population
Estimated Resident Population
 | Total | 0-17 | 18-34 | 35-64 | 65+ |
| 2006 | 96,741 | 25% | 22% | 39% | 14% |
| 2007 | 98,323 | 25% | 23% | 39% | 15% |
| 2016 | 109,814 | 20% | 21% | 40% | 19% |
2006 & 2007 - Australian Bureau of Statistics - ABS Census 2006 (and updates).
2016 - DSE, Victoria in Future 2004 – Projections based on 2001 Census.
Elections
Greater Bendigo City is a subdivided municipality consisting of 9 wards and 9 councillors.
Councillors are elected through preferential voting.
From November 2008 general council elections, all Victorian councillors serve a four year term.
The council's next independent Electoral Representation Review is scheduled to be conducted prior to the 2012 elections.
Visit the Victorian Electoral Commission for more elections details.
Councillors
9 Councillors elected in Nov 2008.
Eaglehawk - Cr Peter Cox
Eppalock - Cr Rod Campbell
Epsom - Cr Lisa Ruffell
Flora Hill - Cr Alec Sandner
Golden Square - Cr Rod Fyffe
Kangaroo Flat - Cr Barry Lyons
North West Plains - Cr Kevin Gibbins (Mayor)
Sandhurst - Cr James Reade
Strathfieldsaye - Cr Keith Reynard
Chief Executive Officer
Mr Craig Niemann
Finances
| Recurrent Income | VGC Grants | Rates Income | % Income from rates |
| 2005/06 | $ 98.113 M | $ 10.428 M | $ 46.501 M | 47% |
| 2006/07 | $ 99.537 M | $ 11.098 M | $ 50.375 M | 51% |
| 2007/08 | $ 111.040 M | $ 11.955 M | $ 56.224 M | 51% |
Map Source: Maps prepared by the Victorian Electoral Commission using Vicmap spatial data provided by the Department of Sustainability and Environment.
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