Overall score
East Bendigo
41.4/100
North Bendigo
42.1/100
East Bendigo vs North Bendigo, VIC Suburb Comparison
East Bendigo for investment and value; North Bendigo for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East BendigoNorth Bendigo
Crime rate
East Bendigo
136.6 / 1k
North Bendigo
116.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Bendigo
48
North Bendigo
85
Population
East Bendigo
2,246
North Bendigo
4,277
Metric leadEast Bendigo 3North Bendigo 91 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 familiesNorth Bendigo
- Best for investmentEast Bendigo
- Best for best valueEast 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 | East Bendigo | North Bendigo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.4/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.0/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 136.6 / 1k | 116.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 34 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 89 | 56 |
| Green cover | 2.0% | 11.6% |
| Population | 2,246 | 4,277 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
East Bendigo is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while North Bendigo is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
East Bendigo pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas North Bendigo is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access. On housing, East Bendigo sits in a approachable band, compared with a affordable feel in North Bendigo.
East Bendigo suits investors more clearly, whereas North Bendigo is the stronger match for families.
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.