Bendigo vs Ironbark
The verdict
Ironbark is more affordable, with a median house price of $524K versus $570K in Bendigo. Bendigo rates higher for transport (75 vs 64). On the separate residential safety score, Ironbark rates higher (83 vs 14/100 in Bendigo).
Scores
| Bendigo | Ironbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 72 |
| Transport | 75 | 64 |
| Education | 63 | 54 |
| Liveability | 95 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bendigo | Ironbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,652 | 1,163 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,429 | $1,274 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.0% | 36.4% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 84.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Bendigo High Growth · Ironbark High Growth
Property
| Bendigo | Ironbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $570K | $524K |
| Median unit price | $480K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -7.4% | -11.3% |
| 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 | Ironbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 14 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,345 | 172 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 849 | 430 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 832 | 258 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 39,172 | 6,879 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bendigo | Ironbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,045 | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bendigo · Ironbark
Transport
| Bendigo | Ironbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 76 | 15 |
| 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 | Ironbark | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 62 | 2 |
| Parks | 17 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 18 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 131.9 km | 132.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 132.1 km | 133.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 80.4 km | 81.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bendigo | Ironbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,652 | 1,163 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,464 | 1,124 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,465 | 1,536 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.84% | -0.85% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bendigo or Ironbark?
Ironbark has the higher residential safety score (Bendigo 14/100 vs Ironbark 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Bendigo or Ironbark?
Ironbark is more affordable, with a median house price of $524K versus $570K.
Which has better schools, Bendigo or Ironbark?
Bendigo has a higher average school ICSEA (Bendigo 1045 vs Ironbark 1013; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bendigo or Ironbark?
Bendigo has the higher transport score (Bendigo 75/100 vs Ironbark 64/100).
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