Overall score
Eaglehawk
41.6/100
North Bendigo
42.1/100
Eaglehawk vs North Bendigo, VIC Suburb Comparison
Eaglehawk for families and investment; North Bendigo for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EaglehawkNorth Bendigo
Crime rate
Eaglehawk
95.8 / 1k
North Bendigo
116.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eaglehawk
86
North Bendigo
85
Population
Eaglehawk
5,538
North Bendigo
4,277
Metric leadEaglehawk 6North Bendigo 52 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 retireesNorth Bendigo
- Best for familiesEaglehawk
- Best for investmentEaglehawk
- Best for best valueEaglehawk
- Best for best schoolsNorth Bendigo
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 | Eaglehawk | North Bendigo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.6/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.0/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.8 / 1k | 116.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 34 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 56 |
| Green cover | 7.6% | 11.6% |
| Population | 5,538 | 4,277 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Eaglehawk is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and North Bendigo is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Eaglehawk is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; North Bendigo answers with schools and education options, walkability, and overall desirability.
Choose Eaglehawk if you are weighing investors; lean toward North Bendigo for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.