Long Gully vs North Bendigo
The verdict
Long Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $393K versus $507K in North Bendigo. North Bendigo rates higher for education (49 vs 41). On the separate residential safety score, North Bendigo rates higher (37 vs 28/100 in Long Gully).
Scores
| Long Gully | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 62 |
| Transport | 53 | 52 |
| Education | 41 | 49 |
| Liveability | 84 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Long Gully | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,420 | 4,277 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $989 | $1,281 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.6% | 30.8% |
| Born in Australia | 80.6% | 79.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Long Gully High Growth · North Bendigo High Growth
Property
| Long Gully | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $393K | $507K |
| Median unit price | $348K | $387K |
| House price YoY | -3.9% | -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
| Long Gully | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 760 | 701 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 643 | 491 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,287 | 608 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,105 | 6,453 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Long Gully | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 885 |
See the full school list on each profile: Long Gully · North Bendigo
Transport
| Long Gully | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Long 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 134.1 km | 133.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 134.4 km | 134.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 80.1 km | 78.5 km |
Population & growth
| Long Gully | North Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,420 | 4,277 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,306 | 4,135 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,517 | 5,649 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.84% | -0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Long Gully or North Bendigo?
North Bendigo has the higher residential safety score (Long Gully 28/100 vs North Bendigo 37/100).
Which is more affordable, Long Gully or North Bendigo?
Long Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $393K versus $507K.
Which has better schools, Long Gully or North Bendigo?
Long Gully has a higher average school ICSEA (Long Gully 954 vs North Bendigo 885; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Long Gully or North Bendigo?
Long Gully has the higher transport score (Long Gully 53/100 vs North Bendigo 52/100).
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