Ironbark vs West Bendigo
The verdict
Ironbark rates higher for liveability (94 vs 68).
Scores
IronbarkWest Bendigo
| Ironbark | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 51 |
| Transport | 64 | 42 |
| Education | 54 | 42 |
| Liveability | 94 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ironbark | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,163 | 378 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,274 | $1,343 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.4% | 21.6% |
| Born in Australia | 84.4% | 86.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Ironbark High Growth · West Bendigo High Growth
Property
| Ironbark | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $524K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -11.3% | 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
| Ironbark | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 172 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 430 | 265 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 258 | 265 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,879 | 10,582 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ironbark | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ironbark · West Bendigo
Transport
| Ironbark | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Ironbark | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 132.7 km | 133.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 133.0 km | 133.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 81.0 km | 81.6 km |
Population & growth
| Ironbark | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,163 | 378 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,124 | 365 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,536 | 499 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.85% | -0.87% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Ironbark or West Bendigo?
Ironbark has the higher transport score (Ironbark 64/100 vs West Bendigo 42/100).
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