Overall score
Bendigo
57.5/100
Flora Hill
49.0/100
Bendigo vs Flora Hill, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bendigo for retirees and families; Flora Hill for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BendigoFlora Hill
Crime rate
Bendigo
645.7 / 1k
Flora Hill
144.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bendigo
860
Flora Hill
152
Population
Bendigo
5,652
Flora Hill
3,989
Metric leadBendigo 9Flora Hill 31 tiedacross 13 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 valueFlora Hill
- 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 | 57.5/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 645.7 / 1k | 144.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 32 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 860 | 152 |
| Planning activity | 309 | 26 |
| Green cover | 7.7% | 21.8% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Flora Hill stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Bendigo sits in a approachable band, compared with a affordable feel in Flora Hill.
Choose Bendigo if you are weighing retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Flora Hill for investors.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.