Overall score
Bendigo
57.5/100
Strathdale
48.3/100
Bendigo vs Strathdale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bendigo for retirees and families; Strathdale for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BendigoStrathdale
Crime rate
Bendigo
645.7 / 1k
Strathdale
65.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bendigo
860
Strathdale
142
Population
Bendigo
5,652
Strathdale
5,756
Metric leadBendigo 7Strathdale 51 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 investmentStrathdale
- Best for best valueStrathdale
- 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 | Strathdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.5/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 76.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 645.7 / 1k | 65.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 25 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 860 | 142 |
| Planning activity | 309 | 78 |
| Green cover | 7.7% | 1.4% |
| Population | 5,652 | 5,756 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bendigo is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Strathdale is a regional mid-sized suburb 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 Strathdale stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. Bendigo generally means more approachable mid-market housing, while Strathdale leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Bendigo suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Strathdale is the stronger match for retirees and 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.