Overall score
Bendigo
71.4/100
Flora Hill
50.6/100
Bendigo vs Flora Hill, VIC suburb comparison
Bendigo for retirees and families; Flora Hill for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BendigoFlora Hill
Crime rate
Bendigo
653.7 / 1k
Flora Hill
153.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bendigo
845
Flora Hill
149
Population
Bendigo
5,652
Flora Hill
3,989
Metric leadBendigo 8Flora Hill 3across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBendigo
- Best for familiesBendigo
- Best for investmentFlora Hill
- Best for best valueBendigo
- Best for best schoolsBendigo
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.
| Category | Bendigo | Flora Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.4/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 71.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 653.7 / 1k | 153.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 32 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 845 | 149 |
| Planning activity | 309 | 26 |
| Population | 5,652 | 3,989 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Bendigo is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Flora Hill is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Bendigo tends to lead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, while Flora Hill stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Bendigo sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Flora Hill.
Choose Bendigo if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Flora Hill for investors.