Bendigo vs North Bendigo
The verdict
North Bendigo is more affordable, with a median house price of $507K versus $570K in Bendigo. Bendigo rates higher for transport (75 vs 52). Bendigo is closer to the coast (131.9 km vs 133.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, North Bendigo rates higher (37 vs 14/100 in Bendigo).
Scores
| Bendigo | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 62 |
| Transport | 75 | 52 |
| Education | 63 | 49 |
| Liveability | 95 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bendigo | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,652 | 4,277 |
| Median age | 43 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,429 | $1,281 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.0% | 30.8% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 79.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Bendigo High Growth · North Bendigo High Growth
Property
| Bendigo | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $570K | $507K |
| Median unit price | $480K | $387K |
| House price YoY | -7.4% | -2.9% |
| 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 | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 14 | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,345 | 701 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 849 | 491 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 832 | 608 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 39,172 | 6,453 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bendigo | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,045 | 885 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bendigo · North Bendigo
Transport
| Bendigo | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 76 | 34 |
| 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 | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Bendigo | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 131.9 km | 133.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 132.1 km | 134.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 80.4 km | 78.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bendigo | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,652 | 4,277 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,464 | 4,135 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,465 | 5,649 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.84% | -0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bendigo or North Bendigo?
North Bendigo has the higher residential safety score (Bendigo 14/100 vs North Bendigo 37/100).
Which is more affordable, Bendigo or North Bendigo?
North Bendigo is more affordable, with a median house price of $507K versus $570K.
Which has better schools, Bendigo or North Bendigo?
Bendigo has a higher average school ICSEA (Bendigo 1045 vs North Bendigo 885; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bendigo or North Bendigo?
Bendigo has the higher transport score (Bendigo 75/100 vs North Bendigo 52/100).
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