Bendigo vs Castlemaine, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bendigo | Castlemaine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.9/100 | 68.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 635.2 / 1k | 104.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 45 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 844 | 367 |
| Planning activity | 309 | — |
| Population | 5,652 | 7,506 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Bendigo and Castlemaine offer different strengths across official suburb data. Castlemaine leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Castlemaine; Housing (desirability) favours Castlemaine; Crime rate favours Castlemaine. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Bendigo, Investment → Bendigo, Best value → Castlemaine.