Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) vs Kangaroo Flat
The verdict
Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) rates higher for education (52 vs 44). Kangaroo Flat rates higher for transport (85 vs 35). Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) is closer to the coast (126.1 km vs 128.4 km).
Scores
| Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) | Kangaroo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 64 |
| Transport | 35 | 85 |
| Education | 52 | 44 |
| Liveability | 25 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) | Kangaroo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 281 | 11,328 |
| Median age | 37 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,771 | $1,144 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.9% | 23.2% |
| Born in Australia | 85.4% | 82.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) High Growth · Kangaroo Flat High Growth
Property
| Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) | Kangaroo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $518K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $415K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 11.0% |
| 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
| Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) | Kangaroo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 300 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 300 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 591 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,694 | 6,594 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) | Kangaroo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 964 |
See the full school list on each profile: Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) · Kangaroo Flat
Transport
| Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) | Kangaroo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 68 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) | Kangaroo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 17 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 22 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 126.1 km | 128.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 126.7 km | 128.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 83.0 km | 84.2 km |
Population & growth
| Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) | Kangaroo Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 281 | 11,328 |
| Estimated 2025 | 285 | 11,488 |
| Projected 2041 | 371 | 14,962 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.35% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) or Kangaroo Flat?
Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) has a higher average school ICSEA (Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) 976 vs Kangaroo Flat 964; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) or Kangaroo Flat?
Kangaroo Flat has the higher transport score (Big Hill (Greater Bendigo) 35/100 vs Kangaroo Flat 85/100).
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