Bendigo vs Flora Hill
The verdict
Flora Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $525K versus $570K in Bendigo. Bendigo rates higher for transport (75 vs 60). Flora Hill is closer to the coast (128.8 km vs 131.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Flora Hill rates higher (60 vs 14/100 in Bendigo).
Scores
| Bendigo | Flora Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 67 |
| Transport | 75 | 60 |
| Education | 63 | 58 |
| Liveability | 95 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bendigo | Flora Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,652 | 3,989 |
| Median age | 43 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,429 | $1,347 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.0% | 40.4% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bendigo High Growth · Flora Hill High Growth
Property
| Bendigo | Flora Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $570K | $525K |
| Median unit price | $480K | $416K |
| House price YoY | -7.4% | 2.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bendigo | Flora Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 14 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,345 | 401 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 849 | 476 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 832 | 501 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 39,172 | 4,613 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bendigo | Flora Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,045 | 1,022 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bendigo · Flora Hill
Transport
| Bendigo | Flora Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 76 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Bendigo | Flora Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 62 | 0 |
| Parks | 17 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | 31 |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 131.9 km | 128.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 132.1 km | 129.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 80.4 km | 82.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bendigo | Flora Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,652 | 3,989 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,464 | 4,038 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,465 | 5,269 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.84% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bendigo or Flora Hill?
Flora Hill has the higher residential safety score (Bendigo 14/100 vs Flora Hill 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Bendigo or Flora Hill?
Flora Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $525K versus $570K.
Which has better schools, Bendigo or Flora Hill?
Bendigo has a higher average school ICSEA (Bendigo 1045 vs Flora Hill 1022; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bendigo or Flora Hill?
Bendigo has the higher transport score (Bendigo 75/100 vs Flora Hill 60/100).
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