Bendigo vs Kennington
The verdict
Bendigo is more affordable, with a median house price of $570K versus $572K in Kennington. Bendigo rates higher for transport (75 vs 62). Kennington is closer to the coast (129.6 km vs 131.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kennington rates higher (70 vs 14/100 in Bendigo).
Scores
| Bendigo | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 69 |
| Transport | 75 | 62 |
| Education | 63 | 59 |
| Liveability | 95 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bendigo | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,652 | 5,880 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,429 | $1,371 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.0% | 42.6% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 82.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Bendigo High Growth · Kennington High Growth
Property
| Bendigo | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $570K | $572K |
| Median unit price | $480K | $418K |
| House price YoY | -7.4% | -12.7% |
| 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 | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 14 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,345 | 357 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 849 | 306 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 832 | 476 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 39,172 | 5,340 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bendigo | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 6 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,045 | 1,053 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bendigo · Kennington
Transport
| Bendigo | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 76 | 27 |
| 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 | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Bendigo | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 62 | 4 |
| Parks | 17 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 131.9 km | 129.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 132.1 km | 129.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 80.4 km | 80.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bendigo | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,652 | 5,880 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,464 | 5,885 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,465 | 7,766 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.84% | 0.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bendigo or Kennington?
Kennington has the higher residential safety score (Bendigo 14/100 vs Kennington 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Bendigo or Kennington?
Bendigo is more affordable, with a median house price of $570K versus $572K.
Which has better schools, Bendigo or Kennington?
Kennington has a higher average school ICSEA (Bendigo 1045 vs Kennington 1053; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bendigo or Kennington?
Bendigo has the higher transport score (Bendigo 75/100 vs Kennington 62/100).
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