California Gully vs North Bendigo
The verdict
California Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $455K versus $507K in North Bendigo. California Gully rates higher for transport (61 vs 52). North Bendigo rates higher for liveability (82 vs 69). North Bendigo is closer to the coast (133.8 km vs 135.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, California Gully rates higher (61 vs 37/100 in North Bendigo).
Scores
| California Gully | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 62 |
| Transport | 61 | 52 |
| Education | 40 | 49 |
| Liveability | 69 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| California Gully | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,476 | 4,277 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,054 | $1,281 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.0% | 30.8% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 79.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: California Gully High Growth · North Bendigo High Growth
Property
| California Gully | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $455K | $507K |
| Median unit price | $321K | $387K |
| House price YoY | -2.5% | -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
| California Gully | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 469 | 701 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 201 | 491 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 670 | 608 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,988 | 6,453 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| California Gully | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | 885 |
See the full school list on each profile: California Gully · North Bendigo
Transport
| California Gully | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| California Gully | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 35 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 135.4 km | 133.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 135.7 km | 134.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 78.7 km | 78.5 km |
Population & growth
| California Gully | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,476 | 4,277 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,681 | 4,135 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,912 | 5,649 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | -0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, California Gully or North Bendigo?
California Gully has the higher residential safety score (California Gully 61/100 vs North Bendigo 37/100).
Which is more affordable, California Gully or North Bendigo?
California Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $455K versus $507K.
Which has better schools, California Gully or North Bendigo?
California Gully has a higher average school ICSEA (California Gully 919 vs North Bendigo 885; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, California Gully or North Bendigo?
California Gully has the higher transport score (California Gully 61/100 vs North Bendigo 52/100).
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