Golden Square VIC, 3555
Golden Square Real Estate: Suburb Profile
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If you are new to Golden Square, continue reading for a brief history lesson to find out more about the lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Overview With a population of 8,820 people (2016 census), Golden Square is a suburb of Greater Bendigo in Victoria, Australia. This suburb is located 3 kilometres southwest of Bendigo and 147 kilometres northwest of Melbourne.
Living in Golden Square Golden Square is the home of the Bulldogs Football and Netball Teams that compete in the Bendigo Football League. The local Golden Square swimming, built in 1918, is today operated by the community and gets more patrons every year.
Being located close to Bendigo, residents have easy access to various shops, eateries, and several amenities. This suburb also has the Golden Square Shopping Centre and the Golden Square Primary School. There used to be a local railway station that operated on the Melbourne to Bendigo railway but stopped its operation in 1981.
Bendigo focuses on identifying, maintaining, protecting, and promoting its heritage to ensure Golden Square develops and retains its character.
People who live in Golden Square are primarily families with children, singles, professionals, and retirees.
History of Golden Square In 1851, gold was discovered in Bendigo Creek, about 200 metres from the Golden Square Hotel.
In 1854, a township was surveyed. The wealth gained from the mines resulted in the construction of several civic buildings and a relatively well-paid workforce. The most notable of these infrastructures are the Methodist Church built in 1873 and the Anglican Church built in 1881.
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