Golden Square vs West Bendigo
The verdict
Golden Square rates higher for transport (58 vs 42). Golden Square is closer to the coast (131.2 km vs 133.5 km).
Scores
Golden SquareWest Bendigo
| Golden Square | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 51 |
| Transport | 58 | 42 |
| Education | 49 | 42 |
| Liveability | 77 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Golden Square | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,220 | 378 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,344 | $1,343 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.9% | 21.6% |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 86.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Golden Square High Growth · West Bendigo High Growth
Property
| Golden Square | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $505K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $397K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -4.1% | Data not available |
| 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
| Golden Square | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 347 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 195 | 265 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 466 | 265 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,542 | 10,582 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Golden Square | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Golden Square · West Bendigo
Transport
| Golden Square | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 65 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Golden Square | West 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 131.2 km | 133.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 131.6 km | 133.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 83.3 km | 81.6 km |
Population & growth
| Golden Square | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,220 | 378 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,350 | 365 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,177 | 499 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.35% | -0.87% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Golden Square or West Bendigo?
Golden Square has the higher transport score (Golden Square 58/100 vs West Bendigo 42/100).
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