Maiden Gully vs West Bendigo
The verdict
Maiden Gully rates higher for education (51 vs 42). West Bendigo rates higher for liveability (68 vs 31). West Bendigo is closer to the coast (133.5 km vs 134.8 km).
Scores
Maiden GullyWest Bendigo
| Maiden Gully | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 51 |
| Transport | 22 | 42 |
| Education | 51 | 42 |
| Liveability | 31 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Maiden Gully | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,407 | 378 |
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,209 | $1,343 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.3% | 21.6% |
| Born in Australia | 91.8% | 86.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Maiden Gully High Growth · West Bendigo High Growth
Property
| Maiden Gully | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $746K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -8.3% | 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
| Maiden Gully | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 277 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 92 | 265 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 129 | 265 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,739 | 10,582 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Maiden Gully | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,025 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Maiden Gully · West Bendigo
Transport
| Maiden Gully | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.5 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Maiden Gully | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 50 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 134.8 km | 133.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 135.2 km | 133.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 83.9 km | 81.6 km |
Population & growth
| Maiden Gully | West Bendigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,407 | 378 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,768 | 365 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,141 | 499 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.63% | -0.87% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Maiden Gully or West Bendigo?
West Bendigo has the higher transport score (Maiden Gully 22/100 vs West Bendigo 42/100).
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