Marong
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Marong is a small, friendly township situated just west of Bendigo in regional Victoria, Australia. Renowned for its close-knit community, green spaces, and relaxed country lifestyle, Marong blends convenience with rural charm, making it a great base to explore local wineries and history-rich surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
2,005
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-36.73°, 144.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,935
Local Cost
$1,450
Local Income
$3,350
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
15.4°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
8.4°C
Record High
46.6°C
Record Low
-2.3°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
445 mm
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
BXG
Distance
17 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.