Overall score
Bendigo
57.5/100
Geelong
59.5/100
Bendigo vs Geelong, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bendigo for families and value; Geelong for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BendigoGeelong
Crime rate
Bendigo
645.7 / 1k
Geelong
694.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bendigo
860
Geelong
1,412
Population
Bendigo
5,652
Geelong
5,811
Metric leadBendigo 5Geelong 71 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.5/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 645.7 / 1k | 694.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 51 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 860 | 1,412 |
| Planning activity | 309 | 222 |
| Green cover | 7.7% | 5.1% |
| Population | 5,652 | 5,811 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Bendigo reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Geelong is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone. Where Geelong is shaped by the coast, Bendigo offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Bendigo is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Geelong answers with parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook. Bendigo generally means more approachable mid-market housing, while Geelong leans toward more sought-after housing.
Bendigo suits families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Geelong is the stronger match for retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and 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.