East Bendigo vs North Bendigo
The verdict
North Bendigo is more affordable, with a median house price of $507K versus $561K in East Bendigo. North Bendigo rates higher for liveability (82 vs 47). East Bendigo is closer to the coast (132.1 km vs 133.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, East Bendigo rates higher (59 vs 37/100 in North Bendigo).
Scores
| East Bendigo | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 62 |
| Transport | 43 | 52 |
| Education | 52 | 49 |
| Liveability | 47 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Bendigo | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,246 | 4,277 |
| Median age | 45 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,258 | $1,281 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.5% | 30.8% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 79.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: East Bendigo High Growth · North Bendigo High Growth
Property
| East Bendigo | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $561K | $507K |
| Median unit price | $400K | $387K |
| House price YoY | 5.2% | -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
| East Bendigo | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 134 | 701 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 846 | 491 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 445 | 608 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,881 | 6,453 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Bendigo | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 885 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Bendigo · North Bendigo
Transport
| East Bendigo | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 34 |
| 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 | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| East 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 132.1 km | 133.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 132.2 km | 134.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 77.1 km | 78.5 km |
Population & growth
| East Bendigo | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,246 | 4,277 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,248 | 4,135 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,966 | 5,649 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.02% | -0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Bendigo or North Bendigo?
East Bendigo has the higher residential safety score (East Bendigo 59/100 vs North Bendigo 37/100).
Which is more affordable, East Bendigo or North Bendigo?
North Bendigo is more affordable, with a median house price of $507K versus $561K.
Which has better public transport, East Bendigo or North Bendigo?
North Bendigo has the higher transport score (East Bendigo 43/100 vs North Bendigo 52/100).
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