Overall score
Bendigo
71.4/100
Kennington
64.7/100
Bendigo vs Kennington, VIC suburb comparison
Kennington for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BendigoKennington
Crime rate
Bendigo
653.7 / 1k
Kennington
87.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bendigo
845
Kennington
127
Population
Bendigo
5,652
Kennington
5,880
Metric leadBendigo 6Kennington 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentKennington
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 | 71.4/100 | 64.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 653.7 / 1k | 87.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 32 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 79.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 845 | 127 |
| Planning activity | 309 | 60 |
| 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 and parks and reserves, whereas Kennington is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, investors are more likely to prefer Kennington, while Bendigo remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.