Bendigo vs Quarry Hill
The verdict
Quarry Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $568K versus $570K in Bendigo. Quarry Hill rates higher for transport (86 vs 75). Quarry Hill is closer to the coast (129.9 km vs 131.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Quarry Hill rates higher (59 vs 14/100 in Bendigo).
Scores
| Bendigo | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 82 |
| Transport | 75 | 86 |
| Education | 63 | 64 |
| Liveability | 95 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bendigo | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,652 | 2,365 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,429 | $1,648 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.0% | 49.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 87.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bendigo High Growth · Quarry Hill High Growth
Property
| Bendigo | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $570K | $568K |
| Median unit price | $480K | $385K |
| House price YoY | -7.4% | -13.6% |
| 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 | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 14 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,345 | 507 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 849 | 254 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 832 | 381 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 39,172 | 5,032 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bendigo | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,045 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bendigo · Quarry Hill
Transport
| Bendigo | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 76 | 19 |
| 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 | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Bendigo | Quarry 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 17 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 131.9 km | 129.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 132.1 km | 130.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 80.4 km | 82.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bendigo | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,652 | 2,365 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,464 | 2,394 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,465 | 3,124 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.84% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bendigo or Quarry Hill?
Quarry Hill has the higher residential safety score (Bendigo 14/100 vs Quarry Hill 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Bendigo or Quarry Hill?
Quarry Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $568K versus $570K.
Which has better schools, Bendigo or Quarry Hill?
Quarry Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Bendigo 1045 vs Quarry Hill 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bendigo or Quarry Hill?
Quarry Hill has the higher transport score (Bendigo 75/100 vs Quarry Hill 86/100).
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