Bendigo vs Eaglehawk, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bendigo | Eaglehawk |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.9/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 82.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 635.2 / 1k | 94.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 48 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 844 | 81 |
| Planning activity | 309 | 83 |
| Population | 5,652 | 5,538 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Bendigo and Eaglehawk offer different strengths across official suburb data. Bendigo leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Bendigo; Housing (desirability) favours Eaglehawk; Crime rate favours Eaglehawk. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Bendigo, Families → Bendigo, Investment → Eaglehawk, Best schools → Bendigo.