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Ascot vs East Bendigo, VIC suburb comparison

East Bendigo for families and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

AscotEast Bendigo

Overall score

Ascot

40.0/100

East Bendigo

45.0/100

Crime rate

Ascot

—

East Bendigo

161.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Ascot

24

East Bendigo

35

Population

Ascot

2,571

East Bendigo

2,246

Metric leadAscot 4East Bendigo 5across 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryAscotEast Bendigo
Overall score40.0/10045.0/100
Housing (desirability)91.7/10082.1/100
Crime rate—161.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools—3
Parks & reserves34
Public transport stops323
Walkability4.5/10032.0/100
Nearby amenities2435
Planning activity3089
Population2,5712,246
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/104/10

Comparison summary

Ascot is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while East Bendigo is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.

On the data, Ascot is stronger for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook; East Bendigo answers with parks and reserves and public transport access.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer East Bendigo, while Ascot remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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