Overall score
Bendigo
57.5/100
Golden Square
49.2/100
Bendigo vs Golden Square, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bendigo for retirees and families; Golden Square for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BendigoGolden Square
Crime rate
Bendigo
645.7 / 1k
Golden Square
92.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bendigo
860
Golden Square
150
Population
Bendigo
5,652
Golden Square
9,220
Metric leadBendigo 8Golden Square 41 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 investmentGolden Square
- Best for best valueGolden Square
- 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 | Golden Square |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.5/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 69.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 645.7 / 1k | 92.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 65 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 860 | 150 |
| Planning activity | 309 | 134 |
| Green cover | 7.7% | 5.1% |
| Population | 5,652 | 9,220 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bendigo is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Golden Square is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Bendigo tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Golden Square 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 Golden Square.
Choose Bendigo if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Golden Square for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.