Overall score
Bendigo
57.5/100
Quarry Hill
52.1/100
Bendigo vs Quarry Hill, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bendigo for retirees; Quarry Hill for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BendigoQuarry Hill
Crime rate
Bendigo
645.7 / 1k
Quarry Hill
79.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bendigo
860
Quarry Hill
62
Population
Bendigo
5,652
Quarry Hill
2,365
Metric leadBendigo 8Quarry Hill 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 familiesQuarry Hill
- Best for investmentQuarry Hill
- Best for best valueQuarry Hill
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 | Quarry Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.5/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 75.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 645.7 / 1k | 79.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 19 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 860 | 62 |
| Planning activity | 309 | 60 |
| Green cover | 7.7% | 3.6% |
| Population | 5,652 | 2,365 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Bendigo is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Quarry Hill is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Bendigo tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Quarry Hill stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Bendigo sits in a approachable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Quarry Hill.
Bendigo suits retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Quarry Hill is the stronger match for investors.
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.