Overall score
Bendigo
71.4/100
North Bendigo
51.0/100
Bendigo vs North Bendigo, VIC suburb comparison
Bendigo for retirees and families; North Bendigo for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BendigoNorth Bendigo
Crime rate
Bendigo
653.7 / 1k
North Bendigo
105.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bendigo
845
North Bendigo
77
Population
Bendigo
5,652
North Bendigo
4,277
Metric leadBendigo 8North Bendigo 3across 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 retireesBendigo
- Best for familiesBendigo
- Best for investmentNorth Bendigo
- Best for best valueBendigo
- 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 | North Bendigo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.4/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 653.7 / 1k | 105.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 34 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 845 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 309 | 56 |
| Population | 5,652 | 4,277 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Bendigo reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; North Bendigo is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Bendigo pulls ahead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, whereas North Bendigo is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Bendigo sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in North Bendigo.
Retirees and families may find Bendigo the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer North Bendigo.