East Bendigo vs Kennington
The verdict
East Bendigo is more affordable, with a median house price of $561K versus $572K in Kennington. Kennington rates higher for liveability (84 vs 47). Kennington is closer to the coast (129.6 km vs 132.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kennington rates higher (70 vs 59/100 in East Bendigo).
Scores
| East Bendigo | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 69 |
| Transport | 43 | 62 |
| Education | 52 | 59 |
| Liveability | 47 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Bendigo | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,246 | 5,880 |
| Median age | 45 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,258 | $1,371 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.5% | 42.6% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 82.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: East Bendigo High Growth · Kennington High Growth
Property
| East Bendigo | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $561K | $572K |
| Median unit price | $400K | $418K |
| House price YoY | 5.2% | -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
| East Bendigo | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 134 | 357 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 846 | 306 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 445 | 476 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,881 | 5,340 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Bendigo | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,053 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Bendigo · Kennington
Transport
| East Bendigo | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| East 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 | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 4 |
| Parks | 1 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 132.1 km | 129.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 132.2 km | 129.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 77.1 km | 80.7 km |
Population & growth
| East Bendigo | Kennington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,246 | 5,880 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,248 | 5,885 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,966 | 7,766 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.02% | 0.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Bendigo or Kennington?
Kennington has the higher residential safety score (East Bendigo 59/100 vs Kennington 70/100).
Which is more affordable, East Bendigo or Kennington?
East Bendigo is more affordable, with a median house price of $561K versus $572K.
Which has better public transport, East Bendigo or Kennington?
Kennington has the higher transport score (East Bendigo 43/100 vs Kennington 62/100).
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