White Hills
VIC 3550 · Greater Bendigo
3,620 (2021) → 4,032 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
White Hills is a high growth suburb in Greater Bendigo, VIC 3550, about 134km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $503K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 55/100, and is about 134km inland. White Hills has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 62/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (1.85%), England (1.77%), Philippines (0.88%), New Zealand (0.64%), Sri Lanka (0.5%)
Top languages: Malayalam (1.74%), Arabic (0.69%), Mandarin (0.69%), Sinhal (0.44%), Urdu (0.39%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 997 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Rosary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1052
- White Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 977
- Weeroona College BendigoSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 945
Nearby (within 10km)
- Epsom Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 955
- Kalianna Special SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 903
- Lightning Reef Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 866
- St Peter's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 954
- Eaglehawk Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 922
- St Kilian's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1057
- Doxa School BendigoSecondary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 957
- Bendigo Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1005
- Camp Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1049
- St Liborius' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1021
- Catherine McAuley CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1052
- Eaglehawk Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 879
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about White Hills
Is White Hills safe?
White Hills has a residential safety score of 62/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,696 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in White Hills?
In White Hills, the .
How far is White Hills from Melbourne CBD?
White Hills is about 134.5 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in White Hills?
White Hills has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 991 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in White Hills?
White Hills has a transport score of 55/100 and 31 bus stops.