Bendigo vs Kennington, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bendigo | Kennington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.9/100 | 63.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 635.2 / 1k | 89.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 32 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 79.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 844 | 127 |
| Planning activity | 309 | 60 |
| Population | 5,652 | 5,880 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for investmentKennington
- Best for best schoolsBendigo
Comparison summary
Bendigo and Kennington offer different strengths across official suburb data. Bendigo leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Bendigo; Housing (desirability) favours Kennington; Crime rate favours Kennington. Quick verdicts: Investment → Kennington, Best schools → Bendigo.