Overall score
Bendigo
57.5/100
North Bendigo
42.1/100
Bendigo vs North Bendigo, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bendigo for retirees and families; North Bendigo for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BendigoNorth Bendigo
Crime rate
Bendigo
645.7 / 1k
North Bendigo
116.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bendigo
860
North Bendigo
85
Population
Bendigo
5,652
North Bendigo
4,277
Metric leadBendigo 8North Bendigo 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 investmentBendigo
- Best for best valueNorth Bendigo
- 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 | 57.5/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 645.7 / 1k | 116.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 34 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 860 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 309 | 56 |
| Green cover | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas North Bendigo 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 affordable feel in North Bendigo.
Retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Bendigo the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer North Bendigo.
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.