Overall score
Bendigo
57.5/100
Kennington
58.4/100
Bendigo vs Kennington, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bendigo for retirees; Kennington for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BendigoKennington
Crime rate
Bendigo
645.7 / 1k
Kennington
64.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bendigo
860
Kennington
136
Population
Bendigo
5,652
Kennington
5,880
Metric leadBendigo 5Kennington 62 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 familiesKennington
- Best for investmentKennington
- Best for best valueKennington
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 | Kennington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.5/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 65.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 645.7 / 1k | 64.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 32 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 81.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 860 | 136 |
| Planning activity | 309 | 60 |
| Green cover | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Population | 5,652 | 5,880 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bendigo is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Kennington is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Bendigo pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Kennington is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Bendigo sits in a approachable band, compared with a well priced feel in Kennington.
On balance, investors are more likely to prefer Kennington, while Bendigo remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.