Overall score
Bendigo
57.5/100
West Bendigo
44.3/100
Bendigo vs West Bendigo, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bendigo for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BendigoWest Bendigo
Crime rate
Bendigo
645.7 / 1k
West Bendigo
126.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bendigo
860
West Bendigo
191
Population
Bendigo
5,652
West Bendigo
378
Metric leadBendigo 8West 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)
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 | West Bendigo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.5/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 67.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 645.7 / 1k | 126.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 3 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 6.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 860 | 191 |
| Planning activity | 309 | 14 |
| Green cover | 7.7% | 26.7% |
| Population | 5,652 | 378 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Bendigo reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; West Bendigo is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Bendigo tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while West Bendigo stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. Bendigo generally means more approachable mid-market housing, while West Bendigo leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bendigo, while West Bendigo remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.